The development underscores the complexity of “pro-crypto” political alignments in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms, even as candidates in the district previously signaled support for digital-asset policy initiatives through questionnaires with Stand With Crypto. In a Sunday filing with the Federal Election Commission, Protect Progress reported spending $362,000 on media supporting incumbent Democrat Aisha Wahab in California’s Bay Area–anchored 14th district. The ads targeted Wahab’s fellow Democratic party member, Melissa Hernandez.