Crypto-aligned PAC Protect Progress spends $362,000 to support Aisha Wahab in California's 14th district

Protect Progress, an affiliate of the cryptocurrency-aligned super PAC Fairshake, spent $362,000 on media ads to support incumbent Democrat Aisha Wahab in California's 14th congressional district. This spending occurred weeks after Wahab defeated Melissa Hernandez in an August special election with over 53% of the vote. Both candidates were previously ranked as "strongly supports crypto" after completing Stand With Crypto questionnaires. The special election was held to replace Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April amid sexual assault allegations. The boundaries of California's 14th district will be redrawn for the 2026 midterms following the passage of Proposition 50. Fairshake, which has tens of millions in cash on hand, has spent tens of millions of dollars since the 2024 elections to support candidates it considers "pro-crypto."