Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop
Summary
Elon Musk gave at least $446 million to Republican-aligned groups during the U.S. midterm elections, including at least $216 million to his America Pac. Democrats won the five Senate races where America Pac spent the most, including the Texas race, while the article says Musk’s spending helped make several contests among the most expensive in U.S. history.Key Facts
- Musk contributed at least $446 million to Republican-aligned Super PACs and other groups during the election cycle.
- He gave at least $216 million to America Pac and $168 million to the Senate Leadership Fund.
- Democrats won all five Senate races where America Pac spent the most money backing Republican candidates.
- In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race.
- America Pac spent at least $28 million on anti-Talarico ads and messaging.
- Musk’s 2026 election spending exceeded the nearly $290 million he spent in 2024, according to the article.
- The article says Musk’s groups helped make several races among the most expensive in U.S. history.
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