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Oct 23, 2026

Elon Musk donates $76 million to Republican super PAC in first half of October

Elon Musk contributed an additional $76 million to America PAC in early October, bringing his total midterm election donations to nearly $450 million as he becomes the largest single donor in American political history.

Oct 23, 20263 sources

Top claims

▪America PAC focused its 2026 midterm independent expenditures on competitive Senate races in Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, and Maine, primarily opposing Democratic candidates
▪America PAC directed $15.2 million to the Texas Senate race in early October 2026, comprising $12.4 million opposing Democrat James Talarico and $2.8 million supporting Republican Ken Paxton
▪House Democratic committee leaders signaled intent to investigate Elon Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency and federal contracts if Democrats win the House in 2026

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Elon Musk

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2026 U.S. midterm elections1 Campaign finance1 Elections1 Elon Musk’s midterm donations1 Republican Party1 Republican Party1 U.S. campaign finance & fundraising1 US midterm elections1

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