Musk's current contributions surpass the $290 million he spent in 2024 and add to a total of over $650 million spent across two cycles. Public filings may be an undercount of his total influence, as reports from the New York Times and other sources indicate he has made undisclosed seven-figure donations to 501(c)4 dark-money groups. His America PAC is currently targeting seven Senate battlegrounds and nearly 36 House races, having knocked on approximately 6.5 million doors to mobilize voters.
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Musk Spends $366M on GOP Midterms to Become Largest Known Donor
US Politics8 days ago
A $158 million gift to the Senate Leadership Fund anchors a massive spending spree by Elon Musk intended to protect the Republican majority in the Senate. Musk has directed more than $276 million toward various Republican entities since July, making him the largest known donor in the 2026 midterm elections. Total giving for the 2025-2026 cycle has reached approximately $366 million, including $76 million to America PAC, $20 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund, and $12 million split between the Republican governors and attorneys general associations.
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