[Crypto PAC Fairshake Secures First Victory in 2026 U.S. Congressional Primaries] According to CoinDesk, the crypto industry political action committee Fairshake achieved an initial victory in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Congressional midterm primaries. Several pro-crypto candidates supported by Fairshake won in Tuesday's primaries, including Trump-backed Republican Jessica Steinmann, who secured nearly 70% of the vote to win the Republican primary for Texas's 8th District, and House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill, who easily won with 77% of the vote after receiving over $400,000 in advertising support. One of Fairshake's key efforts in this primary was to attempt to unseat crypto critic and Texas Democratic Representative Al Green. In the redrawn 18th District, Green trailed his blockchain-supporting opponent Christian Menefee in the primary. Since neither candidate secured a majority of the votes, the race will proceed to a runoff election.