Alabama voters should be asking a simple question: Why are crypto-backed political action committees spending millions of dollars to elect Barry Moore?

Nobody spends that kind of money expecting nothing in return.

National crypto PACs have become some of the biggest political spenders in America because they understand that today’s elections determine tomorrow’s regulations. When outside special interests invest millions in a candidate, they are making a business decision.

They expect a return on that investment.

What should concern Alabamians is not just where the money is coming from, but what has happened in other states when the crypto industry has gained political influence.

In Texas, crypto mining operations have grown so rapidly that regulators have raised concerns about impacts on the electric grid. Cryptocurrency mining facilities now consume enormous amounts of electricity, and state officials have been forced to implement new reliability standards as power demand continues to surge.

Recent reports show crypto mining operations consuming enough electricity to power millions of homes while creating ongoing debates about grid stability and energy costs.

In Arkansas, communities pushed back after residents complained about noise, energy consumption, and the lack of local control over crypto mining facilities. The backlash became so significant that lawmakers passed new restrictions, including noise regulations and additional oversight requirements.

Across the country, local communities have raised concerns about increased energy demand, pressure on infrastructure, water consumption, and whether the economic benefits being promised actually materialize.

Even supporters of cryptocurrency acknowledge that these facilities require massive amounts of power. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that crypto mining may account for as much as 2.3% of all electricity consumed in the United States.

Now imagine what happens if Alabama becomes the next target for large-scale crypto expansion.

Will Alabama families pay higher utility bills? Will local communities be forced to deal with industrial-scale facilities that provide relatively few jobs compared to the infrastructure they consume? Will decisions be made based on what is best for Alabama or what is best for the special interests funding campaigns?

These are fair questions, especially when millions of dollars are flowing into a Senate race from an industry that has a clear financial interest in influencing federal policy.

This is exactly why Jared Hudson’s campaign matters.

Jared Hudson is running a grassroots campaign powered by Alabamians, not Washington special interests. He is not backed by crypto billionaires looking for favorable regulations. He is not owned by PACs spending millions to buy influence. His loyalty is to the people of Alabama and the conservative values that built this state.

The choice facing Alabama voters is bigger than one Senate race. It is a choice between a candidate funded by powerful outside interests and a candidate who answers only to the people he hopes to serve.

Alabama deserves a senator who cannot be bought.

On June 16, vote for Jared Hudson. He is the candidate who puts Alabama families, Alabama values, and Alabama’s future ahead of out-of-state special interests, PAC money, and political insiders.

Let’s get this right, Alabama. We deserve better.

Laura Johnston Clark is a wife, mother, and businesswoman. She grew up in the Wiregrass and now lives in Birmingham with her husband, retired Air Force Colonel David Etheredge. She is a member of the Alabama Republican Party.