Uncalled US House races could send more crypto allies to Congress
The remaining races feature pro-crypto candidates and others without a stated position, giving advocacy groups what they see as “an opportunity” for outreach.
The remaining congressional races have pro-crypto candidates and those with no stance on the topic, presenting advocacy groups with an opportunity for outreach, according to Stand With Crypto. Just over a week after Democrats gained control of the US House and Senate, 14 races remain undecided. Three candidates in these races received support from crypto political action committees (PACs).
The results so far have added crypto supporters in both chambers, with the remaining races potentially bringing more into Congress. Stand With Crypto rates candidates as strongly supportive of crypto or having no stated position. Rep. Nick Begich, a Republican, leads in Alaska’s US House race, with the Defend American Jobs PAC backing him with $508,142.
In North Carolina’s 7th District, Rep. David Rouzer, a Republican, leads with support from Fairshake’s Republican-facing affiliate, Defend American Jobs, which contributed $150,600. Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez will face a runoff against Democrat Chauna Banks for the state’s 6th District, with the Fellowship PAC backing Miguez with $250,000.
Rep. Joe Wilson, a Republican, has been called a "strongly supportive" of crypto by Stand With Crypto, bringing the group’s House tally to 246 supporters and 107 opponents. The Blockchain Association, a trade group, plans to meet with newly elected lawmakers in January to educate them on blockchain technology, as many of the upcoming candidates have little experience with the topic.
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