Crypto AI PACs Lose Nine of Twelve Races

Crypto and AI super PACs spent $250 million in the 2026 midterms but lost nine of twelve competitive races. They poured $74.7 million into losing candidates and only $28.3 million into winners. Specific defeats include Ohio's Sherrod Brown, who overcame $64 million in opposition spending, and South Carolina's Annie Andrews, who beat Graham despite nearly $4.1 million in AI support.