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Elon Musk becomes biggest known midterm donor with $276 million in Republican donations

The donations make him the largest known donor in the 2026 midterm cycle, with $158 million going to the Senate Leadership Fund.

  • Since July, Elon Musk has contributed more than $276 million to Republican-aligned groups and his super PAC, establishing himself as the largest known donor in the 2026 midterm elections.
  • Musk funneled approximately $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the primary super PAC working to preserve the Republican Senate majority amid party headwinds in the midterms.
  • Another $76 million went to America PAC for conservative voter mobilization, while Musk provided $10 million to Lone Star Liberty PAC supporting Texas Republican nominee Ken Paxton.
  • President Donald Trump presented Musk with the National Medal of Science last week, cementing their reconciliation after a previous falling out during the transition period.
  • Republicans maintain a significant financial advantage over Democratic counterparts, though the party braces for potential losses amid voter frustration over stubborn prices and the unpopular war with Iran.
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Less than three weeks from midterms in the U.S., Republicans have expanded their financial advantage thanks to the support of big donors. As revealed by 'The New York Times', tycoon Elon Musk spent a million dollar on Republican Party-related organizations, becoming the largest known donor of this election cycle. While Donald Trump has publicly praised Musk, Democrats rely on electorate discontent over inflation and cost of living to regain cont…

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Bei den Kongresswahlen am 3. November Droht Trumps Republikanern eine Niederlage. Demokraten führen in zahlreichen Umfragen. Tech-Milliardär Elon Musk leistet

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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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