Pro-crypto Menefee defeats Rep. Al Green in Texas runoff

Menefee, a candidate who has advocated for cryptocurrency-friendly policies, defeated incumbent Rep. Al Green in a Texas Democratic primary runoff, winning the party’s nomination for the general election. The runoff settled a contested primary in the district and featured outside support from the crypto advocacy group Fairshake.

Menefee campaigned on a platform that included policies favorable to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Fairshake endorsed Menefee and provided campaign backing during the runoff period, including promotional support aimed at voters in the district.

Green had represented the district for multiple terms. His loss in the runoff ends his bid for renomination this election cycle. Campaign officials for both Menefee and Green have not released detailed vote totals in the reporting provided.

With the primary settled, Menefee will appear on the ballot as the Democratic nominee in the general election and will face the district’s Republican candidate. The result shifts the Democratic field by replacing a long-serving incumbent with a challenger who emphasized digital asset policy during the campaign.

The race drew attention because of Menefee’s explicit pro-crypto positioning and the involvement of outside groups such as Fairshake in supporting candidates who prioritize digital asset policy.