PANews reported on March 5th that, according to CoinDesk, the crypto industry political action committee Fairshake has secured initial victories in the first round of the 2026 US midterm elections. Several pro-crypto candidates supported by Fairshake won primaries held on Tuesday, including Trump-backed Republican Jessica Steinmann, who won the Texas 8th Republican primary with nearly 70% of the vote, and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, who received over $400,000 in advertising support, easily winning with 77% of the vote.

A key effort by Fairshake in this primary was attempting to eliminate crypto critic and Texas Democratic Representative Al Green. In the redrawn 18th district, Green trailed his blockchain-supporting opponent, Christian Menefee, in the primary. Since neither candidate received a majority of votes, a runoff election will follow.