Since July, Musk has directed over $276 million toward Republican causes, with total spending for the 2025-2026 cycle reaching approximately $366 million. This spending surge comes as House Democrats demand investigations into SpaceX government contracts and Musk's activities as head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Publicly disclosed figures likely undercount his total influence, as reports from the New York Times and other sources indicate he has made additional undisclosed seven-figure donations to 501(c)4 organizations.
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Musk Funds $158M Rescue of GOP Texas Senate Seat
US Politics6 days ago
Personnel for the world's richest man alerted party officials in late August that they were on the verge of losing a critical contest in Texas, triggering a financial intervention to save candidate Ken Paxton. Elon Musk provided $158 million in September alone to fund the rescue operation, which accounts for more than half of the $273 million raised by the Senate Leadership Fund in the third quarter. These contributions establish Musk as the most prolific known individual donor in the 2026 midterm elections.
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