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Crypto PAC Fairshake Allocates $700,000 for Florida Congressional Special Elections
Crypto political action committee Fairshake is investing heavily in special elections for two Florida congressional seats vacated by Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz. Key details include:
- Fairshake, through its affiliate PAC Defend American Jobs, is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on pro-crypto candidates.
- Trump endorsed Jimmy Patronis for Gaetz's seat, with Fairshake contributing about $200,000 to his campaign.
- Patronis previously advocated for investing state pension funds into crypto.
- Fairshake allocated approximately $500,000 to support state Senator Randy Fine for Waltz's vacancy, who also received Trump’s endorsement.
- Fairshake has $103 million available for future congressional election cycles, following a $139 million spend that helped elect 53 allies in the last session.
Fairshake aims to enhance crypto representation in Congress amid a tight majority. Its activities reflect significant financial backing for candidates aligned with crypto interests.