Musk donates $276 million to Republicans, becomes biggest supporter ahead of US midterms - report
Of the large third-quarter donations, $158 million went to the Senate Leadership Fund, the super PAC set up to help elect Republicans to the Senate.
Elon Musk, the tech mogul, has reportedly become the biggest political donor in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a New York Times report. He has contributed around $276 million since July, bringing his total spending on the elections to approximately $366 million. This makes Musk the single-largest political supporter for Republicans, aiming to retain control of Congress.
The donations have been primarily directed towards Republican groups and his own super PAC, America PAC. Musk's spending is significantly higher than during the previous election cycle, where he spent about $290 million. A substantial portion of his donations were made during the third quarter, with $158 million going to the Senate Leadership Fund and $20 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund.
Other notable donations include $10 million to the Republican Governors Association and $10 million to the Lone Star Liberty PAC. The specifics of Musk's political spending have been confirmed by a spokesman for his super PAC, America PAC.
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