Fairshake affiliate spends $46.7m backing Husted and opposing Brown

Fairshake’s Republican affiliate has reported $46.67 million in spending opposing Sherrod Brown and supporting Jon Husted in Ohio’s Senate race, exceeding the crypto-backed network’s initial $30 million commitment by 55.6%. Summary $46.67 million in Ohio spending exceeds Fairshake’s initial pledge by $16.67 million. Digital Freedom Fund has reported a separate $5.94 million in Ohio expenditures. The two committees’ combined spending in the Senate contest has reached $52.61 million. Defend American Jobs has reported $6.72 million opposing Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn. The Federal Election Commission filing submitted Oct. 15 by Defend American Jobs lists cumulative Ohio expenditures of $46,672,296.18, covering advertisements against the former Democratic senator and media supporting the Republican incumbent. Digital Freedom Fund, a separate super PAC established by Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, reported cumulative Ohio spending of $5,940,397.25 in its Oct. 11 disclosure. Together, the two committees’ reported expenditures in the Brown-Husted contest total $52,612,693.43. The latest filings distinguish the groups’ purchases. Defend American Jobs reported med...