AI And Crypto Spend Millions, Lose Primaries

AI and cryptocurrency industries spent nearly $20 million in the March 2026 Illinois Democratic primaries to back candidates favoring lighter regulation. Major super PACs including Fairshake and Think Big funded TV ads and mailers, but several targeted candidates lost or faced mixed results. The outcomes mark an early setback for tech firms seeking political influence ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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