Andreessen Horowitz, Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz have tied more than $115.5 million to the 2026 U.S. midterm cycle, according to a New York Times analysis, reinforcing a16z’s position as the largest disclosed donor in the election cycle. The analysis said that since the 2024 election, a16z committed $47.5 million to the crypto PAC Fairshake and $50 million to the AI-focused PAC Leading the Future. The reported spending highlights the growing political influence of major technology and crypto-linked investors, with a notable share directed toward policy advocacy around digital assets and artificial intelligence.