Crypto-Backed PACs Secure Six Primary Wins in Texas, Pledge Continued Support for Pro-Crypto Candidates
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Summary
Crypto-backed political action committees (PACs) achieved six primary runoff wins in Texas for Republican and Democratic candidates running for US House and Senate seats. The PACs, including Fairshake, Defend American Jobs, and Protect Progress, used media spending and endorsements to support pro-crypto candidates. One major PAC stated it will "aggressively back" pro-crypto leaders in future races. The article also notes that attention may now turn to California, where crypto-aligned groups could target Democrat Katie Porter ahead of the state's gubernatorial primary.
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Candidates notched six wins for congressional runoff primaries in Texas, supported by media spending and endorsements by the crypto industry-affiliates.
Some are questioning whether the groups could target California Democrat Katie Porter ahead of the state's gubernatorial primary next Tuesday.
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