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Musk’s America PAC gives $276 million to Republicans

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 3:13 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Elon Musk’s America super PAC has contributed hundreds of millions to Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.
Since July, Musk has given $276 million to Republican groups and his America PAC.
In Texas, the PAC gave $160 million to the Senate Leadership Fund.
The PAC contributed $18.8 million to the Texas Senate race, targeting Democrat James Talarico.
Democratic House Oversight Committee members will investigate Musk’s political spending.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. FEC removed limits on corporate and union independent expenditures, sparking a surge in outside spending that grew from $574 million in 2008 to $3.3 billion by 2020. That surge enabled billionaire-backed super PACs such as Elon Musk’s America PAC, which has pledged $276 million for 2026 Republican races, prompting Democratic House Oversight scrutiny and calls for reform.

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Story summary

Elon Musk’s America super PAC has contributed hundreds of millions to Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.
Since July, Musk has given $276 million to Republican groups and his America PAC.
In Texas, the PAC gave $160 million to the Senate Leadership Fund.
The PAC contributed $18.8 million to the Texas Senate race, targeting Democrat James Talarico.
Democratic House Oversight Committee members will investigate Musk’s political spending.

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