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Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Elon Musk has contributed over $276 million to Republican groups and his super PAC since July, making him the largest known donor in the 2024 midterm elections.
- He donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates, surpassing the amount raised by its Democratic counterpart.
- Musk's super PAC, America PAC, received over $76 million to fund a large-scale canvassing operation targeting hard-to-reach Republican voters across seven Senate battlegrounds and nearly 36 House races.
- His total federal committee donations for the 2025-26 election cycle have reached approximately $366 million, exceeding his 2024 contributions aimed at supporting President Trump and Republican candidates.
- Additional undisclosed donations by Musk during both election cycles have also been reported, indicating even greater financial involvement in Republican campaigns.
