The world is watching the United States mid-term elections, waiting to see if the Democratic Party can turn the tides away from the Republican-dominated Trump administration and into a more balanced government. While the Democrats have claimed victory over the House of Representatives, the GOP continues to control the Senate majority.

As part of the new wave of incumbents taking office, a pair of crypto-friendly politicians have claimed victory in their respective states, and will soon have a leading role in defining and shaping cryptocurrency-related policy in the future as they serve out their terms.

Early Bitcoin Supporter Gavin Newsom Wins California Governor Seat

Current Lieutenant Governor of the State of California, Gavin Newsom, has been elected Governor in a sweeping victory over Republican candidate John Cox. The democrat also previously served as the Mayor of San Francisco.

Newsom is famous across the cryptocurrency landscape for being among the first politicians to accept Bitcoin donations to fund their campaigns. Newsom first accepted the leading cryptocurrency during the California Lieutenant Governor primary election campaign.

The California Governor-elect said in 2014, "I should promote the technology ever so subtly by saying I'll accept bitcoin in the campaign.”

Colorado Welcomes Jared Polis as Crypto-Friendly State Governor

Elsewhere in the United States, in Colorado, American entrepreneur and philanthropist Jared Polis has been elected Governor. Polis has been among cryptocurrency’s biggest supporters within the United States government.

Polis has defended Bitcoin in the past, stating that he would use his Congressional power and leverage to fight against any policies set forth by the U.S. government that restrict the growth of Bitcoin.

The two politicians will be integral in the growth of the cryptocurrency market, which in its young stage requires regulatory oversight and policy to be drafted in order for the emerging technology and asset class to reach mainstream adoption.