Elon Musk Midterm Donations

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 12 Oct

   NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress.

   6 outlets · Toronto Star
2. 13 Oct

   The new giving will be publicly disclosed when many super PACs are required to disclose their third-quarter spending on Thursday (October 15, 2026).

   2 outlets · The Hindu

Coverage 6 articles

• 13 Oct Elon Musk becomes biggest political donor of US midterms cycle with $366m spentElon Musk has become the top donor in the 2026 US midterm elections cycle, contributing approximately $366 million to political groups and campaigns, primarily supporting conservative candidates. Since July alone, Musk has spent over $276 million, surpassing his previous contributions during the 2024 presidential election, which were nearly $300 million for Donald Trump’s campaign. His donations include a…The Guardian
• 13 Oct October 12, 2026Elon Musk has invested at least $366 million into midterm elections to support Republican candidates, with over $276 million allocated since July through various political action committees and groups. More than $76 million went directly to his super PAC targeting seven Senate seats and numerous House races. Meanwhile, Trump’s “MAGA Inc.” super PAC is coordinating efforts to maintain Republican control of the Senate…Letters from an American
• 13 Oct Musk has spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of CongressElon Musk has spent approximately $366 million on the U.S. midterm elections for 2026, with about $276 million going to Republican causes since July to help them retain control of Congress. This makes him likely the biggest political donor in this year’s races according to campaign finance records. The spending includes large donations to key Republican super PACs and his own America PAC, which is supporting…The Hindu
• 12 Oct Elon Musk is the largest 2026 midterms donor — with $276M spent for GOPElon Musk has become the largest donor for the 2026 midterms with $276 million spent on behalf of Republican candidates through his PAC, America PAC. The majority of this amount, $158 million, went to the Senate Leadership Fund aimed at maintaining Republicans’ control in the Senate. Additionally, $76 million was directed towards get-out-the-vote efforts in critical states and districts, while smaller contributions…New York Post
• 12 Oct Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of CongressElon Musk has spent approximately $366 million on the 2026 midterm elections since January 1, 2025, with $276 million of that amount donated just in July alone to support Republican candidates and groups. This expenditure, aimed at helping Republicans retain control of Congress, surpasses previous records for political spending by an individual. Musk's donations include significant sums to key Republican super PACs…The Straits Times
• 12 Oct Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save RepublicansElon Musk has become the largest known donor in the current year's midterm elections, contributing over $276 million since July to support Republican candidates and help maintain their majorities in Congress. The Associated Press reports this development without specifying a particular year.Toronto Star

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