Blockchain Leadership Fund endorses 10 bipartisan midterm candidates

The Blockchain Leadership Fund, a political action committee backed by Chainlink Labs and Anchorage Digital, released its first batch of endorsements on Thursday as the 2026 U.S. midterm elections begin to take shape. The PAC endorsed four Senate and six House candidates representing both Democrats and Republicans, advancing its mission to back candidates working to advance digital asset and blockchain policies. According to a Chainlink spokesperson, "As blockchain technology moves further into mainstream finance, sustained bipartisan leadership will play an important role in keeping the United States at the forefront of financial innovation." The bipartisan approach reflects the crypto industry's focus on passing sweeping federal legislation to regulate digital assets for the first time at the federal level.

Endorsed Candidates

For the Senate, the Blockchain Leadership Fund is backing Barry Moore (R-Ala.), Kurt Alme (R-Mont.), Jon Husted (R-Ohio), and Angie Craig (D-Minn.). On the House side, the PAC is supporting Houston Gaines (R-Ga.), Jim Kingston (R-Ga.), Jon Bonck (R-Texas), Adrian Boafo (D-Md.), Christian Menefee (D-Texas), and Don Davis (D-N.C.).

Angie Craig holds a position on the House Agriculture Committee, which was instrumental in passing its version of the Clarity Act last year. Craig is seeking a Senate seat following Senator Tina Smith's announcement that she would not seek re-election.

PAC Background and Mission

The Blockchain Leadership Fund was created in March with the goal of backing candidates who are working to advance digital asset and blockchain policies. Kevin Wysocki, head of policy at Anchorage, emphasized the importance of bipartisan support, stating: "Crypto legislation and laws with bipartisan support are key to the future of finance in America! Glad to see the @BlockchainLF endorse candidates from both parties who are taking digital asset policy and American innovation seriously."