Musk endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race
Texas PAC has spent nearly $149 million as Musk’s backing fuels the most expensive U.S. Senate race ever, analysts said.
- On Monday, Democrat James Talarico criticized billionaire Elon Musk for bankrolling Republican Ken Paxton's campaign, as Musk has contributed more than $150 million to Texas PAC supporting the Texas Attorney General.
- Combined advertising spending in the race has topped $500 million, putting it on pace to become the most expensive US Senate contest ever, with outside groups backing Paxton spending approximately $239 million.
- Talarico reported raising $64 million between July and September, with 97% of donations below $100, demonstrating grassroots support despite the Republican-aligned spending advantage.
- Harris County recorded nearly 105,000 ballots cast on the first day of early voting, shattering the 2018 record as Talarico maintains a narrow lead over Paxton in the Texas Democratic stronghold.
- Republicans are focusing on mobilizing supporters as Election Day approaches, though strategy experts note late-stage advertising effectiveness remains unclear with only days until voters decide the race.
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Between waving after his opponents in Washington, and accusing him of using his billions to influence the Texas race, Elon Musk finds himself in the midst of a battle that tests the limits of money and influence in American politics before the midterm elections.
Elon Musk endorses Ken Paxton in Texas U.S. Senate race
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Musk endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race
Tech mogul Elon Musk has formally endorsed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race after bankrolling his campaign for several weeks. The tech billionaire and one-time trillionaire has spent more than $150 million on Paxton’s candidacy as the lone donor to Texas PAC, a political action committee supporting Paxton. In a post to the...
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