Coverage dated October 10, 2026 to October 13, 2026

Musk has spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of Congress

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Elon Musk has spent roughly $366 million in the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle so far, $276 million of it since July.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Musk Donates Over $276 Million to Republicans (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Elon Musk has given more than $276 million to Republican groups and political action committees since July, including $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund and over $76 million to America PAC. The spending is helping fund a targeted midterm operation across competitive Senate and House races, w…

  2. Just the News

    Elon Musk becomes largest midterm donor, aims to rescue Senate Republican majority (opens Just the News)

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    The tech mogul funneled over $276M this summer into Republican campaigns and PACs to bolster GOP candidates ahead of midterms.

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterms as he tries to save Republicans (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 29: Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk attends a press briefing held by U.S. President Donald Trump with AI executives following a meeting on artificial intelligence, outside the West Wing of the White House on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.

  4. Forbes

    Musk Bankrolls Republicans In Midterms As Biggest Donor—While Attacking Talarico (opens Forbes)

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    Musk has now given more than $276 million since July both directly and to his super PAC, the New York Times reports.

  5. Investor's Business Daily

    Elon Musk Pours $276 Million Into Political Donations For Republicans In Midterms (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    The Tesla and SpaceX CEO is a huge donor in the midterm elections, but he's keeping a lower profile than in 2024.

  6. KTVZ Bend

    Elon Musk emerges as the top booster for Republicans with $276 million in donations (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk has poured at least $276 million into the midterms since the summer, re-emerging as the top known donor to the Republican Party. A spokesperson for Musk’s main political group, America PAC, confirmed the figure on Monday, three days before a key campaign fina…

  7. MyNorthwest

    Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans (opens MyNorthwest)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Inside Elon Musk’s $276 million midterm rescue mission for Republicans (opens The Boston Globe)

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    WASHINGTON -- Elon Musk has quietly funneled more than $276 million into Republican groups and his super political action committee since the start of July, building a huge turnout operation to help the party battle headwinds in the midterm elections.

  9. BizPac Review

    Elon Musk reportedly donated more to GOP campaign apparatus than Dems’ Senate fund raised combined (opens BizPac Review)

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    Elon Musk spent more money on Republicans’ top super PAC than the Democrats’ Senate campaign arm raised in the latest quarter, The New York Times reported Monday. […]

  10. Financial Times

    Musk injects $275mn into Republicans’ fight to retain Congress (opens Financial Times)

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    Trillionaire Tesla chief has become party’s biggest donor ahead of November’s pivotal midterms

  11. End Time Headlines

    Musk spent $366 million to help Republicans keep control of Congress (opens End Time Headlines)

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    According to a report from Yahoo News, Elon Musk has poured about $366 million into the 2026 midterm elections, including $276 million since July, in a bid to keep Republicans in charge of Congress even as Democrats’ odds of recapturing the House and Senate have grown.

  12. NOTUS

    Elon Musk Is the Biggest Known Donor in the Midterms (opens NOTUS)

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    The trillionaire has given more than $276 million since July in support of Republicans.

  13. Breitbart News

    Report: Elon Musk Becomes 'Largest Known Donor in the Midterms' with $276M Boost for Republicans (opens Breitbart News)

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    Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly been funneling tons of money to help Republicans before voters head to the polls for the midterm elections in November.

  14. The Hill

    Musk throws $276M behind Republicans in midterms (opens The Hill)

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    Tech billionaire 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.

  15. Newsweek

    Map Shows Elon Musk’s Political Spending as He Becomes Top Midterm Donor (opens Newsweek)

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    Musk has opened his wallet to give Republicans a financial boost as they face difficult headwinds in this year's midterms.

  16. KSN Wichita

    Musk throws $276 million behind Republicans in midterms (opens KSN Wichita)

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    Elon Musk has become the largest known donor for the 2026 midterms.

  17. Fast Company

    Elon Musk quietly becomes the biggest donor in the midterms in a bid to save Republicans (opens Fast Company)

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    Elon Musk , the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress.

  18. Al Jazeera

    Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The barrage of spending comes as Republicans fight to overcome Trump's slipping popularity and cost of living concerns.

  19. The Columbian

    Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests (opens The Columbian)

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    NEW YORK — Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress.

  20. New York Post

    Elon Musk is the largest 2026 midterms donor — with $276M spent for GOP (opens New York Post)

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    Tech billionaire Elon Musk has spent $276 million on behalf of Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, making him the largest donor this cycle, The Post has learned.

  21. Townhall

  22. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Musk spends $276M to help Republicans hold Congress (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    NEW YORK >> Elon Musk has spent roughly $366 million in the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle so far, $276 million of it since July to help Republicans retain control of Congress, even as Democrats’ chances of retaking the U.S. House and Senate have improved.

  23. FOX8 WGHP

    Elon Musk throws $276 million behind Republicans in midterms (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    Tech billionaire 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.

  24. Revolver News

  25. Quartz

    Elon Musk gave $276 million to Republican groups, becoming the biggest known midterm donor (opens Quartz)

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    The donations, disclosed ahead of a Thursday FEC filing deadline, bring Musk's total giving for the 2025-26 cycle to roughly $366 million

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