Pro-crypto Menefee unseats Al Green in Texas Democratic primary runoff, supported by Fairshake

Pro-crypto Rep. Christian Menefee has unseated Rep. Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff in the 18th Congressional District of Texas following endorsements from crypto super PACs.

Multiple sources, including NBC and the New York Times, projected that the 38-year-old Menefee defeated Green, who has spent over 20 years as the Democratic representative for the district.

While both Democratic representatives are critics of President Trump, they hold contrasting views on crypto.

Menefee has embraced blockchain, writing on his official website that the technology has the potential to increase trust, transparency, and efficiency in areas such as finance and supply chains. Menefee has received an "A" rating from Stand with Crypto.

Green, on the other hand, has been strongly critical of crypto. He warned that digital assets could threaten the dollar's global role and national security. Green also notably voted against the GENIUS stablecoin act and the Clarity Act. Green has an "F" rating from Stand with Crypto.

The difference-maker

This has prompted Fairshake-affiliated super PAC Protect Progress to aid Menefee in his run against Green by millions of dollars in spending.

"Rep. Green’s defeat proves that anti-crypto hostility carries real electoral consequences, making him the first Democratic incumbent this cycle to lose his seat," Geoff Vetter, spokesperson for Fairshake, said in an emailed statement. "Fairshake was the difference-maker in this race, and we will continue to aggressively back leaders like Rep. Menefee across the country."

Several other candidates backed by Fairshake and other crypto PACs also secured victories in primary runoffs, as cited by journalist Eleanor Terrett. This includes crypto PAC-backed victories for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican U.S. Senate runoff and Alex Mealer in the GOP primary runoff for Texas House District 9.

According to The Block's data dashboard, Fairshake and affiliated committees raised over $395 million during the 2024 and 2026 election cycles. Major contributors include Coinbase, Ripple, and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.