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Crypto super PAC Fairshake commits $30 million to oppose Sherrod Brown in Ohio

The major ad buy follows the legislative defeat of the Clarity Act in the Senate.

Updated Sep 24, 2026 · 10:41 UTC2 reports

The short version

Cryptocurrency super PAC Fairshake plans to spend $30 million opposing former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in his Ohio Senate race.[The Hill · The Washington Sun]
The move comes after the crypto regulation Clarity Act was blocked in the Senate by all Democrats and several Republicans.[The Hill · The Washington Sun]
Fairshake reported having over $100 million in cash reserves and indicated additional midterm campaign spending is expected soon.[The Hill · The Washington Sun]

Fairshake confirmed it will spend $30 million on advertisements opposing Sherrod Brown's Senate campaign in Ohio.[The Hill · The Washington Sun]
The cryptocurrency industry previously spent approximately $40 million during Brown's 2024 Senate race.[The Hill · The Washington Sun]
The Clarity Act failed to advance on the Senate floor after every Democrat and several Republicans blocked the procedural vote.[The Hill · The Washington Sun]
Fairshake reported having $108 million on hand at the end of August heading into the midterm elections.[The Hill]
In 2024, Fairshake and affiliated crypto entities directed roughly $53 million to Republican candidates and $33 million to Democrats.[The Washington Sun]

Whether Fairshake will allocate its remaining cash reserves predominantly toward Republican candidates in the upcoming midterms.[The Washington Sun]

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