During the Consensus Miami Policy Summit, Mason Lynaugh, who leads Stand With Crypto, unveiled the group’s comprehensive strategy for the 2026 midterm elections. The organization, which boasts 2.7 million supporters, has already endorsed six sitting lawmakers: Zach Nunn, Susie Lee, Mike Lawler, Don Davis, Greg Landsman, and Rob Bresnahan. Conversely, Representatives Scott Perry and Marcy Kaptur are being actively opposed.
Lynaugh emphasized the growing influence of crypto voters, citing polling data that indicates nearly 60% of digital asset owners do not consistently vote for a single party. This makes them a potentially decisive swing demographic in tight races. The executive director expressed optimism that the next Congress could become the most crypto-friendly in history if the community mobilizes effectively.
The midterm stakes are heightened by the pending CLARITY Act, which faces a critical Senate deadline in May. Failure to advance could delay regulatory clarity until after the elections, leaving the industry in a state of uncertainty. Stand With Crypto aims to ensure that pro-crypto candidates prevail, thereby creating a favorable environment for comprehensive legislation.
The Coinbase-backed initiative is part of a larger political spending surge, with the Fairshake super PAC holding over $221 million to influence House and Senate contests. Lynaugh’s presentation at the summit highlighted how coordinated advocacy can shift policy outcomes, framing the crypto electorate as a powerful force in the upcoming elections.