Musk Giving Tops $445 Million in Midterm Election Push for GOP
The contribution brings Musk’s known political giving this cycle to more than $445 million, with spending aimed at helping Republicans in competitive Senate and House races.
- Elon Musk has donated more than $445 million to the 2026 midterm cycle, bolstering Republicans in competitive races through his political action committee, America PAC, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
- The Republican Party and its super PACs raised $2.1 billion through the third quarter, providing a financial edge; Musk contributed $77 million to America PAC in the first two weeks of October.
- Targeting high-stakes Senate contests and more than 30 competitive House districts, America PAC directed $33.1 million to Texas, $9.4 million to Ohio, and $8.6 million to Michigan.
- In New York's Hudson Valley, America PAC-funded door hangers featuring Democratic figures carry the message 'The Socialist Left is Destroying America,' targeting Democrat Cait Conley in her House race.
- Musk's business empire, including Tesla and SpaceX, faces potential federal regulatory scrutiny, while his work with the Department of Government Efficiency could face challenges if Democrats regain control of Congress.
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US Midterms: Elon Musk Becomes Largest Political Donor, Spends over USD 442 Million on Republican Campaigns
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has emerged as the largest individual political donor in United States’ history, spending more than USD 442 million on Republican campaigns and political groups ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. World News | US Midterms: Elon Musk Becomes Largest Political Donor, Spends over USD 442 Million on Republican Campaigns.
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Billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has emerged as the largest individual political donor in United States’ history, spending more than USD 442 million on Republican campaigns and political groups ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections.
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The Biggest Political Donor in History
“Elon Musk has cemented his record as the largest individual political donor in modern American history. The world’s richest man poured $446 million of his own money into this year’s midterm elections, mostly aimed at preserving the Republican Party’s control of Congress, recent election filings show,” the Washington Post reports.
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