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Elon Musk Emerges as Major Donor, Contributing $276 Million to Republican Midterm Campaigns

Elon Musk Emerges as Major Donor, Contributing $276 Million to Republican Midterm Campaigns

Musk has spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of Congress
Musk has spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of Congress

Elon Musk’s largesse, makes the world’s richest person likely the single-biggest political donor in this year’s races, according to campaign finance records

Elon Musk donates $276 million to Republican groups ahead of US midterms
Elon Musk donates $276 million to Republican groups ahead of US midterms

Musk’s total political contributions have reached $366 million, making him the largest known donor in the 2026 midterm elections despite earlier pledges to spend less on politics

Musk Becomes Top US Midterm Donor, Pours $276 Million Into Campaigns After Trump Reconciliation
Musk Becomes Top US Midterm Donor, Pours $276 Million Into Campaigns After Trump Reconciliation

The contributions, all made since July, bring Musk's total political spending during the current election cycle to $366 million, the report said.

Musk bankrolling Republican midterm push – NYT
Musk bankrolling Republican midterm push – NYT

The tech billionaire has reportedly contributed around $366 million to GOP groups during the current election cycle Tech billionaire Elon Musk has poured more than $276 million into Republican...

Musk has spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of Congress
Musk has spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of Congress

Elon Musk has spent roughly $366 million in the 2026 US midterm election cycle so far, $276 million of it since July to help Republicans retain control of

Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress
Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress

Elon Musk has spent $366 million on the 2026 US midterm elections, including $276 million since July, to help Republicans retain control of Congress. His donations include $158 million to the...

Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in US midterms to boost Republicans
Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in US midterms to boost Republicans

Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than US$276 million since July to try to save Republican...

Elon Musk has dropped $276M to help his right-wing candidates get elected in November
Elon Musk has dropped $276M to help his right-wing candidates get elected in November

The trillionaire is pumping millions into GOP campaigns after spending roughly $300M to get Trump elected

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