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Judge Denies Musk’s Dismissal in Voter Petition Lawsuit

8/19/2026

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U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman in Texas denied Elon Musk’s motion to dismiss the voter-sign-petition lawsuit.
Musk pledged a $1 million giveaway at an October 2024 Pennsylvania rally for voters who signed the America PAC petition.
Musk’s lawyer testified on Nov. 4, 2024 that the $1 million recipients were selected deliberately, not by chance.
Pitman said the vetting examined age, marital status and social-media content, proving selections were non-random and that Musk joined the discussions.

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U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman in Texas denied Elon Musk’s motion to dismiss the voter-sign-petition lawsuit.
Musk pledged a $1 million giveaway at an October 2024 Pennsylvania rally for voters who signed the America PAC petition.
Musk’s lawyer testified on Nov. 4, 2024 that the $1 million recipients were selected deliberately, not by chance.
Pitman said the vetting examined age, marital status and social-media content, proving selections were non-random and that Musk joined the discussions.