A crypto-backed political action committee has committed $1.5 million to oppose long-serving Texas Representative Al Green in the upcoming Democratic primary, citing his opposition to digital asset legislation.
Protect Progress, an affiliate of the larger crypto-focused PAC Fairshake, said the funding will be used to support efforts to unseat Green in Texas’s 9th Congressional District. The group argues that Green’s voting record reflects resistance to policies aimed at fostering blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation.
Green, who has represented the Houston-area district since 2005, opposed major crypto-related bills in the House last year, including stablecoin and broader digital asset market structure proposals.
Crypto Industry Expands Political Influence Ahead of Midterms
Green will face challenger Christian Menefee in the March Democratic primary. Texas is among the first states scheduled to vote, positioning the race as an early test of crypto industry influence in the 2026 election cycle.
Advocacy group Stand With Crypto has rated Green as strongly opposed to cryptocurrency, while labeling Menefee as strongly supportive based on policy responses and public statements.
The spending push underscores the growing political presence of digital asset firms and aligned organizations. During the 2024 elections, Fairshake and affiliated groups collectively spent more than $130 million backing candidates viewed as favorable to crypto regulation.
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