Map Shows Elon Musk’s Political Spending as He Becomes Top Midterm Donor
Summary
Elon Musk has donated over $276 million to support Republican groups and candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Most of his contributions have gone to political action committees aiming to help Republicans in key Senate and House races.Key Facts
- Elon Musk has spent more than $276 million on political donations for Republicans since July 2025.
- The largest share, $158 million, was given to the Senate Leadership Fund, which supports Republican Senate candidates.
- Musk also donated $76 million to America PAC, a group he founded to back Republican candidates.
- Other donations include $20 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund and $10 million to Lone Star Liberty PAC supporting Ken Paxton.
- He gave $5 million to MAGA Inc., a PAC aligned with President Donald Trump.
- Musk’s donations extend to several specific Republican candidates in various states.
- Experts say this late spending might have limited impact because voters focus mainly on economic issues linked to President Trump.
- Historically, the party holding the White House often loses seats in midterm elections when the president’s approval rating is low.
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