Candidates supported by the cryptocurrency industry, Patronis and Fine, win key positions in Florida
ChainCatcher News, Republican candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won in the special congressional elections in Florida on Tuesday night, with strong support from the cryptocurrency industry super PAC, allowing the Republicans to maintain their slim majority in the House.
Fine defeated Democrat Josh Weil with 56.7% of the vote in Florida's 6th district, while Patronis won against Gay Valimont with 57% of the vote in Florida's 1st district. Both campaigns received significant backing from "Defend American Jobs," a cryptocurrency-focused Republican political action committee that is part of the broader Fairshake political funding network. The media stated that these victories once again represent a win for the interests of the cryptocurrency industry.