Coverage dated July 29, 2026 to August 1, 2026

Musk plans big political ad buy in 8 states: Report

Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 4 developments

Elon Musk is jumping back into the political spending arena ahead of the 2026 midterms with a new field program to help elect Republicans in at least eight states. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO authorized his super PAC, America PAC, to spend $100 million to $120 million for a new field program focused on…

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Musk Revives Super PAC, Pledges Major Push to Boost GOP Turnout in Midterms

    Headline from American Greatness ·

  2. Elon Musk Set to Swoop In and Give Republicans a Last-Minute Midterms Boost: Report

    Headline from The Western Journal ·

  3. Elon Musk Has Big Plans for the Midterms

    Headline from Townhall ·

  4. Newest

    Musk plans big political ad buy in 8 states: Report

    Headline from The Hill ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

25 articles, oldest first.

  1. Axios

    Exclusive: Musk plans massive push for GOP in midterms (opens Axios)

    Published

    Axios's feed description

    Tech billionaire Elon Musk is jumping into the midterms with a huge investment in a plan to boost Republican voter turnout, Axios has learned. Driving the news: Musk is resuscitating his dormant super PAC, America PAC, which spent more than $260 million to help get President Trump elected in 2024.

  2. Just the News

    Musk planning huge investment to increase GOP voter turnout in midterms: report (opens Just the News)

    Published

    Just the News's feed description

    It's not clear how much billionaire Musk plans to spend, but past election spending suggests the figure could be high.

  3. RedState

  4. American Greatness

    Musk Revives Super PAC, Pledges Major Push to Boost GOP Turnout in Midterms (opens American Greatness)

    Published

    American Greatness's feed description

    Elon Musk is reviving his political operation to help Republicans defend their congressional majorities in an election year that has grown increasingly competitive. Musk is […] Source

  5. The Daily Wire

    Elon Musk Jumps Back In To Help With Trump’s Midterm Fight (opens The Daily Wire)

    Published

    The Daily Wire's feed description

    Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to re-enter the political arena by backing a major ground operation to boost Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections, according to a new report. Musk plans to relaunch America PAC, the same political group that spent hundreds of millions helping elect Pre…

  6. The Western Journal

    Elon Musk Set to Swoop In and Give Republicans a Last-Minute Midterms Boost: Report (opens The Western Journal)

    Published

    The Western Journal's feed description

    As the Democratic Party lurches further to the extreme left, Elon Musk is responding by renewing his support for Republicans, just in time for the crucial midterm elections. The party […]

  7. Digital Journal

    Musk plans major Republican midterm spending push: report (opens Digital Journal)

    Published

    Digital Journal's feed description

    Musk has not specified how much he intends to spend. America PAC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

  8. BizPac Review

    Elon Musk to revive America PAC and dump big money in midterms: report (opens BizPac Review)

    Published

    BizPac Review's feed description

    Tech Titan and First Amendment warrior Elon Musk is planning to revive his “America PAC” and dump big money into the midterms to support President Trump’s America […]

  9. The New Republic

    Elon Musk Comes Running Back to Help Trump With Midterms (opens The New Republic)

    Published

    The New Republic's feed description

    Elon Musk is planning to revive his shady America PAC to help out President Donald Trump’s party in the midterm elections. Despite the billionaire technocrat’s pledge last year to stay out of politics, his America PAC is planning to direct its efforts toward door-knocking, direct mail, and digital a…

  10. Townhall

  11. Forbes

    Musk Reportedly Spending Up To $120 Million Helping GOP In Midterms—After Saying He ‘Got A Little Too Involved In Politics’ (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Musk told The Economist last week he thinks he “got a little too involved in politics.”

  12. Seattle Times

    Elon Musk plans at least $100M in midterm spending, giving GOP a boost (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Musk reportedly has authorized his super PAC to spend $100 million to $120 million to help elect Republicans in at least eight states.

  13. Gizmodo

    Elon Musk Is Firing Up the Vote-Buying Machine Again (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    America PAC will spend at least $100 million to elect Republicans. And probably much more.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Elon Musk PAC to ‘team’ up with GOP campaign apparatus with major cash infusion (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Elon Musk‘s super PAC, America PAC, will complement the Republican 2026 campaign apparatus for November’s midterm elections, months after the trillionaire threatened to start a third party at the pinnacle of his feud with President Donald Trump.

  15. The Hill

    Musk plans big political ad buy in 8 states: Report (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Elon Musk is jumping back into the political spending arena ahead of the 2026 midterms with a new field program to help elect Republicans in at least eight states. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO authorized his super PAC, America PAC, to spend $100 million to $120 million for a new field program focused on…

  16. Rolling Stone

    Musk to Spend Millions Boosting MAGA Candidates in Midterms (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Axios as reported that the tech billionaire is prepared to open his pocketbook to help Republicans this November

  17. The Boston Globe

    Musk plans at least $100 million in midterm spending, giving GOP a boost (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Elon Musk, a year after voicing deep frustration with the Republican Party and threatening to start a third party, appears to be back in the fold and prepared to spend big in the midterms to help GOP candidates.

  18. Just the News

    You Vote: With Elon Musk plans to spend heavily on electing GOP candidates this fall, what say you? (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    America PAC spent more than $260 million to help get President Donald Trump elected in 2024. The PAC is now planning to use door-knocking, digital advertising and direct mail to drive Republican voters to the polls.

  19. ABC News

    Elon Musk readies major midterm investment for Republicans ahead of November: Sources (opens ABC News)

    Published

    ABC News's feed description

    America PAC will focus on door-knocking, digital advertising and direct mail aimed at Republican-leaning voters, sources tell ABC News.

  20. Portland Press Herald

    Elon Musk planning to throw financial support behind Susan Collins’ U.S. Senate bid (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Musk's America PAC reportedly intends to spend $100 million to $120 million to help Republicans in Senate races in Maine and several other states.

  21. Truthout

    Elon Musk’s Super PAC Plans to Spend Up to $120 Million in Midterm Races (opens Truthout)

    Published

    Truthout's feed description

    The spending will likely target “get out the vote” efforts for Republican candidates in multiple House and Senate races.

  22. Billings Gazette

    Musk's PAC plans $100M effort for GOP (opens Billings Gazette)

    Published

    Billings Gazette's feed description

    NEW YORK — Elon Musk's pro-Trump political group plans to spend up to $120 million to turn out Republican voters in the November congressional elections, the New York Times reported.

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