Crypto PACs spend over $8 million on New York, Maryland and Utah primaries

Crypto-backed PACs disclosed over $8 million in media spending to support candidates in New York, Maryland and Utah primaries, following a $12 million spend in Alabama that secured a win for Republican Barry Moore.

• Fairshake affiliates Protect Progress and Defend American Jobs spent over $8 million on primary races in three states.
• Maryland's 5th district saw the most spending, with some Democratic candidates calling on their opponent to reject 'outside spending from crypto billionaires.'
• The PACs are expected to turn next to Colorado and Arizona primaries on June 30 and July 21.
• The spending follows a $12 million Fairshake push in Alabama's primary runoff that helped Republican Barry Moore win.

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Last updated 23 Jun 2026