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Coverage dated October 21, 2026 to October 22, 2026

Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

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Incumbent Mike Lawler is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in state’s 17th congressional district US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 in New York’s highly competitive 17th congressional district race to help Mike Lawler, the Republican…

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  1. The Guardian

    Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms (opens The Guardian)

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    Incumbent Mike Lawler is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in state’s 17th congressional district US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 in New York’s highly competitive 17th congressional district race to help Mike Lawler, the Republican…

  2. New York Post

    Elon Musk opens wallet to aid NY Rep. Mike Lawler’s tough re-election bid (opens New York Post)

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    Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has tapped his wallet to help re-elect two-term Hudson Valley Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who is facing a tough challenge from Democrat Cait Conley.