Crypto PACs Secure Primary Wins in Michigan and Washington

In Michigan, Republican Representative Bill Huizenga clinched his party's nomination after receiving nearly $512,000 from Defend American Jobs, a GOP-aligned arm of the Fairshake network. Huizenga, who has long advocated for clear regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, will now face Democrat Sean McCann. His campaign also drew financial support from industry stalwarts including Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, and Winklevoss Capital.

Washington followed a similar trajectory as incumbents secured their spots on the November ballot. Democratic Representatives Suzan DelBene, Kim Schrier, and Marilyn Strickland all advanced after receiving substantial backing from Protect Progress, the Democratic-focused affiliate of Fairshake. Records indicate individual support for these candidates ranged from approximately $103,000 to $113,000. On the Republican side, Amanda McKinney moved forward in her district, bolstered by roughly $506,917 in funding from Defend American Jobs.

These results extend a broader trend for Fairshake, which entered the 2026 cycle with a $193 million war chest. The organization has already flexed its financial muscle in Maryland, New York, Utah, and Alabama, often spending millions to sway competitive contests. This aggressive strategy unfolds as Congress remains deadlocked over the CLARITY Act, a piece of legislation intended to establish a federal framework for digital assets. While industry lobbyists push for progress, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman noted that many lawmakers are still grappling with the technical complexities of the proposal, leaving the path toward a final vote uncertain.