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Crypto and AI Super PACs Spent $250M in Midterms, Losing Most Competitive Races

Crypto and AI super PACs spent $250 million in the 2026 midterms but lost 9 of 12 competitive races called so far, with $74.7 million going to losing candidates and $28.3 million to winners.

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  1. 2026-11-04 15:15 · Techmeme
    Crypto and AI super PACs spent $250M in 2026 midterms, but lost 9/12 competitive races called so far, spending $74.7M on losing candidates and $28.3M on winners

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