Coinbase-Backed Group Endorses 32 Midterm Candidates Over Crypto Policy

Stand With Crypto, an advocacy group affiliated with Coinbase, has endorsed 32 candidates for House of Representatives seats in the upcoming US midterm elections. The organization's executive director, Mason Lynaugh, said that 'crypto voters have become a durable, motivated voting bloc' and noted that the midterms come at a key inflection point for crypto policy in Washington.

The group announced six candidates for its first round of endorsements in March, all of whom advanced to compete in the November election. Stand With Crypto's endorsement process is based on the digital asset policy views of the candidates.

The move comes as some experts expect crypto policy to be a potential swing issue for voters in many close elections. The group also noted that more than 270 'pro-crypto' candidates were sent to Congress in 2025, potentially influencing votes on legislation like the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act.

The CLARITY Act is still waiting for Senate approval, but a cloture motion is scheduled for September 15. The chamber will only have 14 days in session before breaking for the November election, and then another 22 days after the midterms to return the bill to the House.