Elon Musk Spent Big on the Midterms. His Texas Neighbors Voted Differently
Summary
Cameron County, home to SpaceX’s Starbase facility, voted strongly for Democrats in the 2026 midterms despite Elon Musk spending more than $445 million to support Republican candidates and causes. Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott statewide and said she would work with Musk’s companies while seeking stronger protections for Texans.Key Facts
- Musk spent more than $445 million backing Republican candidates and causes, including about $225 million in Texas.
- Cameron County voters supported James Talarico over Ken Paxton by 68 percent to 30 percent.
- Hinojosa defeated Abbott in Cameron County by 67 percent to 32 percent.
- Donald Trump carried Cameron County in 2024 with 52.5 percent of the vote.
- Democratic Congressman Vicente Gonzalez won reelection in the county with 62 percent of the vote.
- Democrats won major statewide contests in Texas, including governor, Senate, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
- Hinojosa criticized Abbott’s relationship with Musk during her campaign and said future cooperation with Musk’s companies should include laws protecting Texans.
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