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title: "The key races to watch for the 2026 election"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/the-key-races-to-watch-for-the-2026-election/
date: 2026-11-01
modified: 2026-11-01
lang: en
author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "While crypto isn't a major issue in the 2026 election, the industry will be shaped by who takes office in January. Here are the main races CoinDesk is tracking."
categories:
  - "Crypto News"
word_count: 29
---

# The key races to watch for the 2026 election

While crypto isn't a major issue in the 2026 election, the industry will be shaped by who takes office in January. Here are the main races CoinDesk is tracking.