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Elon Musk Spends $366 Million to Help Republicans Retain Control of Congress

Campaign finance records show $276 million went to Republican groups and Musk’s America PAC since July as Democrats gain ground in Congress races.

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Elon Musk has spent roughly $366 million on the 2026 midterm elections so far, $276 million just since July, trying to help Republicans retain control of Congress, even as Democrats' chances of...

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The billionaire Eilon Mask is pumping hundreds of millions to support the Republicans in the midterm elections, as he tries to recapture anger over the cost of living and war against Iran, amid fears of losing Congress and opening investigations against him.

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What is known about Mask's spending before the U.S. election? The famous billionaire Ilon Mask has already spent about $366 million in the 2026 U.S. interim elections. Most of them have been spent in recent months to help the Respulcans. This is reported by RBK-Ukraine with reference to The New York Times. According to data on election company financing, Mask's contributions are probably the largest political donor in this year's elections.

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Technology giant Elon Musk is making strides to bring his satellite internet service, Starlink, to the Indian market, but he's facing significant obstacles. Meanwhile, in the United States, Senator Bernie Sanders has strongly objected to Musk's $366 million spending to help the Republican Party win.

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The News broke the news in Karachi, Pakistan on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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