As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on cryptocurrency and blockchain.
John Avlon is running to represent the state of New York’s 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Avlon — a Democrat, former CNN anchor, and former editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast — will face off against incumbent Republican Nick LaLota in November.
Though Avlon has never held elected office, he worked as a speechwriter and deputy policy director for former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and has authored several books about US politics. Launching his campaign for the House in February, his website includes policy plans for “clear rules of the road” for digital assets.
“The lack of clear regulations has also been deeply counterproductive to the growing digital currency industry and a disservice to consumers,” Avlon’s website stated. “The lack of leadership risks undercutting American dominance in this industry. When elected to Congress, I will strongly support legislation like the Financial Innovation and Technology of the 21st Century Act and encourage the creation of a broad bipartisan coalition on the need for clear, fair, and future-focused regulation for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.”
