Washington pro-crypto candidates backed by Fairshake affiliates win primaries

Reps. Suzan DelBene, Kim Schrier and Marilyn Strickland, along with Amanda McKinney, won their party primaries in Washington, with AP projecting the results.

Summary

Four Washington candidates described as pro-crypto won their party primaries, with AP projecting victories for Reps. Suzan DelBene, Kim Schrier, and Marilyn Strickland, as well as Amanda McKinney. All four received funding from Fairshake affiliates, according to Tech Influence Watch, linking the primary results to crypto-aligned political spending in the state.

Terms & Concepts
  • Pro-crypto: Supportive of cryptocurrency-related policy positions
  • Fairshake affiliates: Groups tied to Fairshake that provided campaign funding
  • Party primaries: Elections that choose party nominees