Crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto (SWC) released an unofficial scorecard on November 4, 2026, showing that 241 candidates it rates as pro‑crypto secured seats in the new Congress. The tally includes 222 members of the House of Representatives and 19 Senators, out of the 384 House races and 33 Senate races called at the time of reporting.

How the scorecard was compiled

SWC’s methodology counts only winning candidates it has previously rated as supportive of crypto‑related legislation, such as the CLARITY Act, rather than the total number of votes those candidates might cast on future bills. The organization sourced its election results from Decision Desk HQ and noted that the figures remain unofficial until state certification.

Key winners and their CLARITY ties

Among the newly elected officials, SWC highlighted Indiana’s 8th District Rep. Mark Messmer and West Virginia’s 2nd District Rep. Riley Moore, both co‑sponsors of the 2025 CLARITY Act. The group also cited Virginia’s Rep. Eugene Vindman and Pennsylvania’s Rep. Janelle Stelson, who have publicly backed CLARITY and the related GENIUS Act.

Implications for crypto policy

While the influx of pro‑crypto lawmakers suggests a more favorable legislative environment, SWC cautioned that the scorecard does not create an automatic coalition for passing the CLARITY Act. The bill previously stalled in the Senate due to unresolved disagreements over banking risks, stablecoin rewards, and consumer‑protection safeguards. Analysts note that the final outcome will depend on how these issues are negotiated in the upcoming session.

What to watch next

Observers will monitor the Senate’s handling of the CLARITY Act, particularly any amendments addressing banking and consumer‑protection concerns. The composition of committee leadership and the willingness of bipartisan members to bridge gaps will be critical factors. Additionally, the next round of campaign fundraising and lobbying efforts by crypto industry groups could shape the legislative agenda in the 118th Congress.