Pro-crypto Rep. Christian Menefee has unseated Rep. Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff in the 18th Congressional District of Texas following endorsements from crypto super PACs.
Multiple sources, including NBC and the New York Times, projected that the 38-year-old Menefee defeated Green, who has spent over 20 years as the Democratic representative for the district.
While both Democratic representatives are critics of President Trump, they hold contrasting views on crypto.
Menefee has embraced blockchain, writing on his official website that the technology has the potential to increase trust, transparency, and efficiency in areas such as finance and supply chains. Menefee has received an "A" rating from Stand with Crypto.
Green, on the other hand, has been strongly critical of crypto. He warned that digital assets could threaten the dollar's global role and national security. Green also notably voted against the GENIUS stablecoin act and the Clarity Act. Green has an "F" rating from Stand with Crypto.
