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Elon Musk ‘largest single donor’ with $276 million boost to Republicans in US midterms: Who gets what?

SpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk is likely the largest single donor for the November 3 elections. He spent a total of $366 million this election cycle. The $276 million has been contributed since July.

Elon Musk ‘largest single donor’ with $276 million boost to Republicans in US midterms: Who gets what?

Tech billionaire Elon Musk reportedly contributed $276 million to organizations supporting Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, likely making him the largest single donor for the November 3 elections, according to US media. This contribution was made since July and has been confirmed by a spokesman for his super PAC, America PAC.

The largest recipient of Musk's political spending was the Republicans Senate Leadership Fund, which received $158 million to maintain party control of the upper house of Congress. Other major recipients included the Congressional Leadership Fund, the Lone Star Liberty PAC, the Republican Governors Association, and the Republican Attorneys General Association. Musk's total spending this election cycle reached $366 million.

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