Crypto PAC Fairshake spends $30 million to oppose Sherrod Brown
Crypto-focused super PAC Fairshake said it will spend at least $30 million in Ohio to oppose former senator Sherrod Brown in the November 3 special election against appointed Sen. Jon Husted. The spending is the group's largest disclosed 2026 general election target and follows a network war chest of about $193 million across affiliated groups, with roughly $113 million reported for Fairshake itself as of July 31. Brown chaired the Senate Banking Committee from 2021 to 2024 and pushed for stronger crypto safeguards, while Husted has backed crypto-friendly legislation, making the race materially relevant to future digital asset policy.
Fairshake pledges at least $30 million to influence Ohio Senate race
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Fairshake previously backed heavy Ohio spending in 2024. The Senate recently failed to advance the CLARITY Act. Fairshake says it will announce more spending and the race could affect future crypto rules.
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