Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans
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- South China Morning Postseen 15 Oct, 09:40headline rewritten
Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in midterm elections in bid to save RepublicansElon Musk becomes biggest known donor in US midterms to boost Republicans - Axiosseen 18 Oct, 13:29description edited
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Elon Musk 's team reached out to Republicans in late August to discuss a train wreck they all saw coming: Unless the GOP poured more money into Texas immediately, the state's Senate race could be lost in a matter of weeks. Why it matters: That chat set in motion a massive rescue operation for Republican Ken Paxton funded substantially by Musk, the party's largest donor, who gave $158 million in September alone. Musk's rescue gave Paxton's sleepy campaign new life and showed why the world's...Elon Musk, by far the biggest known midterm donor, is single-handedly keeping the Republican Party afloat in some of its most vital races. Musk's team reached out to Republicans in late August to discuss a train wreck they all saw coming: Unless the GOP poured more money into Texas immediately, the state's Senate race could be lost in a matter of weeks. Why it matters: That chat set in motion a massive rescue operation for Republican Ken Paxton funded substantially by Musk, who gave $158...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 19 Oct, 19:12headline rewritten
Midterms in den USA: Elon Musk mischt mit 158 Millionen Dollar im Texas-Senatskampf mitMidterms in den USA: Elon Musk ist zurück. Kann er Texas für Trump retten?
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Mon, 12 October 2026
15 reports- ANSA (Italy)11:52
E' il maggiore finanziatore di questo ciclo elettorale
- ANSA (Italy)11:52
E' il maggiore finanziatore di questo ciclo elettorale
- PBS NewsHour15:56first to report
Musk, the world's only trillionaire, has doled out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress.
- Polsat News (Poland)16:33
Elon Musk przekazał Partii Republikańskiej 276 mln dolarów w okresie od lipca do września na wybory połówkowe w USA - poinformował The New York Times. Najwięcej pieniędzy poszło do grupy z Teksasu, w którym republikanie czują, że mogą przegrać po raz pierwszy od ponad 30 lat.
- Google News - Top Stories16:49
Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans AP News Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans The New York Times Musk gives GOP a boost ahead of the midterms The Hill Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress Reuters Musk gives $276 million to Republican super PACs over 3 months for midterms KOMO
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:05
Elon Musk przekazał w tym roku grupom wspierającym Republikanów ok. 366 mln dolarów – podał "New York Times", powołując się na dane Federalnej Komisji Wyborczej. To o ponad 70 mln dol. więcej niż miliarder przeznaczył na kampanię Donalda Trumpa w 2024 r.
- South China Morning Post17:20edited after publishing
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Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in midterm elections in bid to save RepublicansElon 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 majorities in Congress. The numbers, first reported by The New York Times ahead of this week’s federal filing deadline, were confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesman for Musk’s super PAC (Political Action Committee). The money includes US$158 million given to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC...
- The Hill17:50
Tech trillionaire Elon Musk gave $276 million to several Republican super PACs and organizations over the past three months, as the GOP faces headwinds ahead of the midterm elections. This brings the Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s total contributions so far to $366 million. A spokesperson for Musk’s America PAC confirmed the numbers to The Hill,...
- 24sata (Croatia)18:35
Elon Musk nastoji osigurati republikansku većinu u američkom Kongresu kroz velika financijska ulaganja, dok se demokrati nadaju preuzimanju kontrole u Zastupničkom domu i Senatu.
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- Telegram.hr (Croatia)12 Oct, 19:50their copy
- Vecernji list (Croatia)13 Oct, 01:00their copy
- N1 Info (Croatia)18:42
Elon Musk dosad je potrošio oko 366 milijuna dolara na ovogodišnje izbore za američki Kongres, od čega 276 milijuna dolara od srpnja, nastojeći pomoći
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)12 Oct, 19:06their copy
- Al Jazeera English19:48
The barrage of spending comes as Republicans fight to overcome Trump's slipping popularity and cost of living concerns.
- foxreno.com20:52
Elon Musk has given $276 million to Republican super PACs over the last three months for the midterm elections, making him the largest known donor this cycle.
- The Hill21:00
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk gives GOP a boost ahead of the midterms Tech trillionaire Elon Musk gave $276 million to several Republican super PACs and organizations over the past three months, as the GOP faces headwinds ahead of the midterm elections. © Jacquelyn Martin, The Associated Press This brings the Tesla...
- Die Zeit (Germany)22:09
Vor den US-Midterms im November ist Elon Musk offenbar zum größten Einzelspender der Republikaner geworden. Er spendete mehr als 276 Millionen Dollar für deren Wahlkampf.
- PBS NewsHour22:30
Elon Musk has donated more than $365 million to support Republicans in the midterm elections. Musk's influence on the federal government is the focus of "Blockers," a new book by Michael Lewis. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Lewis to discuss Musk's time leading DOGE and the federal workers who found themselves in its crosshairs.
Tue, 13 October 2026
7 reports- France Info (France)07:01
En 2024, le patron de Tesla et SpaceX avait déjà soutenu Donald Trump en dépendant 290 millions de dollars pour sa campagne.
- Times of India08:02
Since July, Elon Musk has poured over $276 million into Republican political factions, including a critical $158 million aimed at the Senate Leadership Fund, bolstering Republican Senate candidates. With his overall political spending this election cycle hitting around $366 million, this shift marks a departure from his earlier intent to rein in contributions. This revelation comes as the Federal Election Commission deadline looms ahead.
- ipowerrichmond.com13:55
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- The Guardian World17:13
Musk’s midterm donations, mostly for rightwing candidates and causes, surpass his contributions to Trump in 2024 Elon Musk has become the biggest political donor of the 2026 US midterm elections cycle, funneling about $366m into political groups and campaigns as he backs conservative candidates and rightwing causes. The world’s richest person has poured more than $276m into politics since July alone, some of the most rapid political spending in US history. He’s targeting key races that will...
- tportal (Croatia)21:15
Američki milijarder Elon Musk od početka srpnja donirao je više od 276 milijuna dolara republikanskim političkim organizacijama, čime je postao najveći poznati pojedinačni donator uoči izbora za američki Kongres. Kako otkriva New York Times, Musk je tijekom aktualnog izbornog ciklusa izdvojio ukupno oko 366 milijuna dolara, više nego za predsjedničke izbore 2024. godine.
- zerohedge.com21:40
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
- The Hill22:40
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk jumps back into Trump's orbit ahead of midterms Elon Musk is jumping back into the political fray, reviving his role as a massive election spender and technology leader with a seat at the table again in Washington. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press Following a brief break from...
Wed, 14 October 2026
4 reports- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)05:13
Laut Medienberichten ist der Tech-Milliardär mit Abstand der größte Einzelspender im Vorlauf der Kongresswahlen, bei denen Trumps Partei unter Druck steht.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)05:13
Laut Medienberichten ist der Tech-Milliardär mit Abstand der größte Einzelspender im Vorlauf der Kongresswahlen, bei denen Trumps Partei unter Druck steht.
- Novinky (Czechia)09:20
Nejbohatší člověk světa Elon Musk je zdaleka největším známým politickým sponzorem před americkými listopadovými volbami do Kongresu. Od loňského roku věnoval federálním politickým výborům na podporu Republikánské strany nejméně 366 milionů dolarů (téměř osm miliard Kč), upozornil nyní list The New York Times (NYT). To je ještě výrazně vyšší částka, než kolik věnoval na podporu nynějšího šéfa Bílého domu Donalda Trumpa v prezidentských volbách před dvěma lety.
- ibtimes.co.uk15:45
Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366 million in the 2026 US midterms, largely backing Republican groups as they fight to retain control of Congress.
Thu, 15 October 2026
6 reports- Axios09:00edited after publishing
Elon Musk, by far the biggest known midterm donor, is single-handedly keeping the Republican Party afloat in some of its most vital races. Musk's team reached out to Republicans in late August to discuss a train wreck they all saw coming: Unless the GOP poured more money into Texas immediately, the state's Senate race could be lost in a matter of weeks. Why it matters: That chat set in motion a massive rescue operation for Republican Ken Paxton funded substantially by Musk, who gave $158...
- The Guardian World16:41
Elon Musk has spent $158m in a month to back Republicans in midterm races – with his efforts mostly focused on Texas Tens of millions of dollars are pouring into Texas as Democrats stage an audacious bid to win a US Senate seat in the Republican stronghold. Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is among those wading into the closely watched race as November’s midterm elections approach. Continue reading...
- Bloomberg Politics22:16
Elon Musk gave $158 million to the GOP’s main super PAC backing Senate candidates in September, making the world’s richest person the biggest US political donor for the second straight election cycle, according to the latest filings from the Federal Election Commission.
- The Hill22:34
Tech mogul Elon Musk poured $158 million into a key super PAC backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's (R) Senate run as part of his push to keep Republican majorities in Congress. Musk was the single donor to Texas PAC — a political action committee backing Paxton's run — in the third quarter, according to...
- Google News - Top Stories23:27
Elon Musk gave $158 million to Senate GOP group helping Paxton The Texas Tribune Most of Ken Paxton’s Money Can Be Traced to One Man: Elon Musk The New York Times Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race The Guardian Megadonors are powering Republicans’ spending advantage Politico Scoop: Inside Elon Musk's massive Texas rescue mission Axios
- texastribune.org23:27
The world’s wealthiest man transformed Texas’ U.S. Senate race with a massive cash infusion to the Senate GOP’s main outside group, which has taken over the airwaves with ads boosting Paxton.
Fri, 16 October 2026
13 reports- NPR News09:00
Plus, this week saw comings and goings at the White House, the revenge of a child (reality) star, and Elon Musk doing Elon Musk things.
- Bloomberg Politics14:24
Powered by Elon Musk’s $178 million in donations, two Republican super political action committees raked in $367 million in the third quarter, adding to the prodigious financial advantage the GOP enjoys even as its odds for holding its House and Senate majorities grow longer.
- PBS NewsHour14:44
The Democrat faces more than $158 million in outside spending by Republican leadership and the world's richest man, Elon Musk.
- The Hill17:32
Tech mogul Elon Musk agreed to settle two lawsuits over his $1 million check handouts to battleground voters in the 2024 election, according to court filings published Thursday. The suits, filed in the Western District of Texas, accused the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of defrauding voters when his America PAC offered a $1 million giveaway...
- iheart.com18:39
Elon Musk settled lawsuits over his $1 million voter giveaways during the 2024 election. The lawsuits claimed Musk misled voters about the nature of the giveaways. The settlements' terms remain undisclosed, and Musk denies wrongdoing.
- iheart.com18:39
Elon Musk settled lawsuits over his $1 million voter giveaways during the 2024 election. The lawsuits claimed Musk misled voters about the nature of the giveaways. The settlements' terms remain undisclosed, and Musk denies wrongdoing.
- iheart.com18:39
Elon Musk settled lawsuits over his $1 million voter giveaways during the 2024 election. The lawsuits claimed Musk misled voters about the nature of the giveaways. The settlements' terms remain undisclosed, and Musk denies wrongdoing.
- iheart.com18:39
Elon Musk settled lawsuits over his $1 million voter giveaways during the 2024 election. The lawsuits claimed Musk misled voters about the nature of the giveaways. The settlements' terms remain undisclosed, and Musk denies wrongdoing.
- iheart.com18:39
Elon Musk settled lawsuits over his $1 million voter giveaways during the 2024 election. The lawsuits claimed Musk misled voters about the nature of the giveaways. The settlements' terms remain undisclosed, and Musk denies wrongdoing.
- iheart.com18:39
Elon Musk settled lawsuits over his $1 million voter giveaways during the 2024 election. The lawsuits claimed Musk misled voters about the nature of the giveaways. The settlements' terms remain undisclosed, and Musk denies wrongdoing.
- iheart.com18:39
Elon Musk settled lawsuits over his $1 million voter giveaways during the 2024 election. The lawsuits claimed Musk misled voters about the nature of the giveaways. The settlements' terms remain undisclosed, and Musk denies wrongdoing.
- The Hill19:05
Democrats running in competitive Senate races are raking in cash as they race to close the financial gap with Republicans, who have been buoyed in part by Elon Musk and his super PAC. Democrat James Talarico’s campaign for Texas Senate alone raised a staggering $60 million between July, August and September, while Sen. Jon Ossoff...
- krcrtv.com20:27
Court filings show that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will settle two lawsuits over his $1 million check handouts to voters during the 2024 election.
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World14:42
Trump-boosting billionaire was sued over promise to give away $1m per day to random signatories of petition Elon Musk and his America Pac political action committee said recently that they agreed to settle two proposed class actions alleging the billionaire entrepreneur defrauded residents in closely contested states before the 2024 US election by promising voters a lottery-style daily $1m giveaway. The plaintiffs, Musk and America Pac told the judge overseeing the two related lawsuits...
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- Der Spiegel (Germany)02:57edited after publishing
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Midterms in den USA: Elon Musk mischt mit 158 Millionen Dollar im Texas-Senatskampf mitEs dürfte der teuerste Kongresswahlkampf der US-Geschichte sein: In seiner Wahlheimat Texas versucht Elon Musk, die verkorkste Kampagne des Trump-Kandidaten zu retten. Mit 158 Millionen Dollar.