Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in midterm elections

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

Elon Musk has spent more than $276 million since July supporting Republican candidates in midterm elections.

Elon Musk has become the biggest known donor in this year's midterm elections, spending more than $276 million since July to support Republican majorities in Congress. The figure was confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson for Musk's super PAC, ahead of a federal filing deadline.

The donations break down as $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates, which represents one of the largest known political donations in American history. Another $76 million went to America PAC, which has built a major turnout operation similar to the one used to help elect President Donald Trump in 2024. Musk also provided $10 million to Lone Star Liberty PAC, which supports Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton in Texas.

This spending marks a dramatic reversal from May, when Musk said he intended to cut back on future political spending, stating 'I think I've done enough' at the time. Despite the cash infusion, Musk has kept a lower profile than in 2024, when he appeared at Trump rallies. The two had a falling out when Musk left his post leading the Department of Government Efficiency, but have since reconciled, with Trump presenting Musk the National Medal of Science last week.

How it is being reported

• Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save RepublicansTrillionaire Elon Musk has quietly become the biggest known spender in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in the House and Senate.News4Jax · 12 Oct, 15:44
• Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save RepublicansTrillionaire Elon Musk has quietly become the biggest known spender in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in the House and Senate.Clickorlando · 12 Oct, 15:44

In this story: Elon Musk · Donald Trump · Ken Paxton · Senate Leadership Fund · America PAC · Lone Star Liberty PAC

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