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title: "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 (Molly White/Citation Needed)"
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published_at: "2026-11-04T15:15:31.000Z"
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summary: "Crypto and AI super PACs spent $250 million in the 2026 midterms, with $74.7 million going to losing candidates and $28.3 million to winners, while losing 9 of 12 competitive races called so far."
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# 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 \(Molly White/Citation Needed\)

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**Published:** 2026-11-04T15:15:31.000Z
**Category:** Regulation
**Topics:** regulation

## Summary

Crypto and AI super PACs spent $250 million in the 2026 midterms, with $74\.7 million going to losing candidates and $28\.3 million to winners, while losing 9 of 12 competitive races called so far\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://www.techmeme.com/261104/p35>)
- [Story source](<https://www.wired.com/story/the-biggest-pro-ai-super-pac-network-didnt-really-impact-the-midterms/>)