Fairshake
Coverage of Fairshake in the Nexus archive.
- Crypto PAC-backed Adrian Boafo secures victory in Maryland Democratic primary
Adrian Boafo secured victory in the Maryland Democratic primary with substantial backing from Protect Progress, a super PAC associated with Fairshake, as reported in FEC filings.
- Crypto PACs go undefeated in June primaries as Fairshake scores bipartisan winning streak
Crypto PACs maintained an undefeated record in June primaries, while Fairshake achieved a bipartisan winning streak. Both political action committees demonstrated strong performance in their respective campaigns.
- Pro-crypto super PAC lauds Green’s loss
Pro-crypto super PAC Fairshake praised the defeat of Texas Rep. Al Green (D) in the Democratic primary runoff, attributing his loss to his anti-crypto stance. A spokesperson for Fairshake stated the result showed electoral consequences for anti-crypto hostility, marking the first Democratic incumbent loss of the cycle.
- Pro-crypto Menefee unseats Al Green in Texas Democratic primary runoff, supported by Fairshake
Pro-crypto candidate John Menefee unseated Al Green in the Texas Democratic primary runoff, supported by Fairshake and millions in crypto super PAC spending. Green, a vocal crypto critic, was opposed by the same spending.
- Crypto campaign cash from Fairshake flooded Southern primaries, picked winners
Fairshake's crypto campaign cash flooded Southern primaries and influenced the outcome of elections, resulting in the selection of winners. The influx of cryptocurrency funding had a significant impact on the primaries. Fairshake's involvement in the elections has raised questions about the role of crypto campaign financing.
- GOP to crypto: Show me the money
Republicans are frustrated that the crypto industry's biggest political spender, Fairshake super PAC, hasn't stepped up to support them in the midterms despite their pro-crypto legislation wins. Fairshake has a massive $165 million war chest but hasn't announced which races it will target. Republicans are concerned that Fairshake may not oppose Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown, who has softened his stance on crypto.
- Crypto PACs spend $7.2M to support candidates in 5 US states ahead of elections
Two affiliates of Fairshake spent $7.2M to support candidates in 5 US states ahead of elections, specifically in Georgia, Alabama, Nebraska, Kentucky, and Texas. The crypto-backed PAC is actively involved in political campaigns. The media buys were reported this week.