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Aug 3, 2026

Crypto Industry Spends Over $200 Million on 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections, Secures Primary Wins

The cryptocurrency industry has invested close to $200 million in the November 2026 midterm elections, with crypto-backed PACs like Fairshake helping pro-crypto candidates win primary races in Michigan and Washington. The spending includes over $2 million in Michigan's 13th Congressional District alone.

Aug 3, 2026·7 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Democratic Representative Christian Menefee defeated Representative Al Green in a Texas Democratic primary runoff in May 2026 after receiving backing from Fairshake.
  • ▪The political action committee Fairshake entered the 2026 midterm elections with a reported war chest of $193 million.
  • ▪The cryptocurrency industry has spent approximately $189 million to $200 million on the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.

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