Crypto, AI, and Pro-Israel Super PACs Amass Hundreds of Millions for 2026 Midterm Spending Records
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David Moore
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Summary
Super PACs backed by the cryptocurrency industry, AI industry, and the pro-Israel lobby (AIPAC) have amassed massive war chests for the 2026 midterm elections, poised to break spending records by outside groups. Fairshake (crypto) leads with $191 million cash on hand, followed by AIPAC's United Democracy Project at $96 million, and the new AI industry PAC Leading the Future with $50 million. These disclosures reveal a dramatic escalation in political spending by these sectors.
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The crypto industry-funded Fairshake super PAC ended the year with a whopping $191 million in cash on hand
AIPAC's super PAC, United Democracy Project (UDP), ended the year with $96 million
Following in their tracks is the new AI industry super PAC Leading the Future, which had $50 million cash on hand
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