Foresight News|May 27, 2026 03:14
[Fairshake-Supported Congressman Defeats Anti-Crypto Incumbent in Texas Primary Runoff]
According to Foresight News, crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that newly elected Congressman Christian Menefee defeated 20-year incumbent Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas's 18th Congressional District. The significant financial backing from the crypto-supported Super Political Action Committee (Super PAC) was considered a key factor in this election.
The cryptocurrency political action committee Fairshake and its affiliates invested approximately $6.5 million in this district, with most of the funds supporting Menefee and a smaller portion opposing Green. Previously, Green was rated as an "F" by the crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto and had voted against crypto-friendly legislation such as the GENIUS Act and the Clarity Act. In a statement, Fairshake noted that Green's defeat marks the first time a Democratic incumbent has lost their seat in this election cycle and announced plans to continue supporting pro-crypto candidates nationwide.
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