Coverage dated January 18, 2026

Nate Morris chances of winning in Kentucky as Elon Musk gives $10M—Polls

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Musk donated $10 million to Morris, a Republican running to replace Senator Mitch McConnell.

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Fox News
Elon Musk pours a staggering $10M into Kentucky Senate race, backing pro-Trump business outsider (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 18, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Businessman Nate Morris receives $10 million in support from Elon Musk for his Kentucky Senate campaign, as the outsider runs on a pro-Trump platform to replace Mitch McConnell.
Washington Examiner
Musk donates $10 million to Kentucky Senate candidate Nate Morris (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 18, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The hefty donation signals that the billionaire is ready to spend big in the 2026 midterm elections.
New York Post
Elon Musk backs Kentucky GOP Senate candidate Nate Morris with $10M donation (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 18, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Tech mogul Elon Musk is throwing his weight behind Senate Republican challenger Nate Morris with a $10 million donation in the hotly contested Kentucky race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, The Post has learned.
The Daily Caller
Elon Musk Returns To Political Trenches With Biggest Donation Ever To Republican Senate Candidate (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 18, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
Elon Musk injected $10 million to boost businessman Nate Morris to replace retiring Senator Mitch McConnell.
RedState
New: Elon Musk Donates $10M to Pro-Trump Kentucky Senate Candidate (opens RedState)
Published Jan 18, 2026
RedState's feed description
Elon Musk donates $10M to pro-Trump Kentucky Senate candidate Nate Morris.
Newsweek
Nate Morris chances of winning in Kentucky as Elon Musk gives $10M—Polls (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 18, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Musk donated $10 million to Morris, a Republican running to replace Senator Mitch McConnell.
Breitbart News
Nate Morris Surges in KY Senate Race with $10 Million Elon Musk Donation to Pro-Morris Super PAC (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 18, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Elon Musk made the largest disclosed contribution of the 2026 midterm cycle to a super PAC that is backing pro-Trump Kentucky Senate Republican candidate Nate Morris.