Additional crypto-friendly lawmakers may emerge from undecided House contests
Uncalled congressional races include candidates favorable to cryptocurrency alongside those who haven't declared positions, creating outreach opportunities for digital asset advocates.
More than a week following a "blue wave" that delivered Democratic control of both the US House and Senate, 14 congressional contests remain without official winners. The outcomes thus far have introduced cryptocurrency advocates to both legislative chambers, and the outstanding races may expand that representation further.
Cryptocurrency political action committees (PACs) provided support to three contenders in the races yet to be decided. Stand With Crypto's analysis indicates that all candidates participating in these contests either demonstrate strong support for cryptocurrency or haven't publicly declared their views on the matter.
While crypto advocacy organizations prepare for the 2028 election cycle, they're focusing their efforts on reaching candidates who haven't yet articulated a public position regarding cryptocurrency regulation and policy.
House races still to be called
Three contenders in undecided US House contests received financial support from crypto PACs. Two sitting representatives maintain leads in Alaska and North Carolina, while a state senator from Louisiana prepares for a December runoff election.
In Alaska's US House contest, Rep. Nick Begich currently holds the lead. Fairshake's Republican-oriented affiliate, Defend American Jobs, provided $508,142 in support during the August primary. That same PAC contributed $150,600 toward Rep. David Rouzer's campaign, who maintains a lead in North Carolina's 7th District.
State Sen. Blake Miguez of Louisiana will compete against Democrat Chauna Banks in a Dec. 12 runoff election for the state's 6th District. The Fellowship PAC provided Miguez with $250,000 in backing.
On the morning of Nov. 11, the Associated Press declared incumbent Rep. Joe Wilson the winner in South Carolina's 2nd District. Stand With Crypto characterizes Wilson as "strongly supportive of crypto." Wilson's victory elevated the organization's House count to 246 cryptocurrency advocates and 107 opponents, whereas the Senate tally reached 50 supporters and 33 opponents.
Among the undecided races, Stand With Crypto categorizes every candidate as either demonstrating strong cryptocurrency support or lacking a publicly stated position. "The new members that have no stance present an opportunity," Blockchain Association Chief Policy Officer Lindsay Fraser told Cointelegraph.
Educating the incoming congress
Fraser noted that nearly one in four members of the incoming Congress will be newcomers, and many haven't dedicated significant consideration to blockchain technology. "To us, that represents a blank slate in terms of education," she said.
The Blockchain Association has scheduled a January fly-in event designed to connect with recently elected legislators. "Leaving the 120th Congress with more members in that A and B category would be a huge success," she said, referencing Stand With Crypto's rating system. The organization assigns an A grade to candidates demonstrating strong cryptocurrency support and a B grade to those showing moderate support.
According to Fraser, age proves more influential than party affiliation in determining how legislators vote on cryptocurrency-related matters. She indicated that members under 55 demonstrate significantly greater likelihood to support the industry and noted that the incoming congressional class trends younger.
Fraser expressed her desire for the industry to approach the 2028 election "with two candidates who [...] are thoughtful in regards to the industry," allowing the sector to prevent "living and dying by the outcome of that election."