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Elon Musk becomes biggest known midterm donor with $276 million in Republican donations
The donations include $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund and $76 million to America PAC, making Musk the cycle’s largest known donor.
- Since July, Elon Musk has contributed more than $276 million to Republican-aligned groups and his super PAC, establishing himself as the largest known donor in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Musk funneled approximately $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the primary super PAC working to preserve the Republican Senate majority amid party headwinds in the midterms.
- Another $76 million went to America PAC for conservative voter mobilization, while Musk provided $10 million to Lone Star Liberty PAC supporting Texas Republican nominee Ken Paxton.
- President Donald Trump presented Musk with the National Medal of Science last week, cementing their reconciliation after a previous falling out during the transition period.
- Republicans maintain a significant financial advantage over Democratic counterparts, though the party braces for potential losses amid voter frustration over stubborn prices and the unpopular war with Iran.
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