Trump Vows to Campaign in 35 Races as Musk PAC Targets Key Seats
Summary
President Donald Trump plans to campaign in about 35 key races to help Republicans keep control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s super PAC, America PAC, has started spending significant money to support Republican candidates in important House and Senate contests.Key Facts
- President Trump spoke at a White House event and said he will campaign in around 35 races to support Republican candidates.
- Trump has already campaigned in states like Texas and South Carolina and plans to visit Alaska to support Senator Dan Sullivan.
- Several Senate races are very competitive, including Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas.
- The Cook Political Report lists these six Senate races as Toss Ups, meaning they could go to either party.
- Musk’s America PAC has reported spending about $800,000 on independent expenditures to help Republicans in Senate and House races.
- America PAC has raised about $50 million this election cycle to support Republican candidates.
- Specific races getting PAC support include Texas Senate (Ken Paxton), Alaska Senate, Iowa Senate, and Florida’s House District 25.
- Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in both the House (218–212) and the Senate (53–45, excluding independents who caucus with Democrats).
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