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Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Elon Musk donated a total of $158 million in September to a super PAC that immediately funneled the same amount to a group supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate campaign.
- These donations are among the largest ever recorded in American politics and have helped Paxton stay financially competitive despite being heavily outraised by his Democratic opponent, James Talarico.
- The funds were given to the Senate Leadership Fund, which then transferred the money to Texas PAC, a group established to back Paxton, highlighting Musk's significant influence on the race.
- Republicans in Texas are increasingly concerned about the high-profile and costly Senate race, fearing the potential loss of a statewide election for the first time in over 30 years.
- While the super PAC stated it was seeking new donations for Paxton's campaign, Musk's historic contributions were critical in enabling such substantial financial support.
