GoKawiilMusk donates $276 million to GOP groups ahead of 2026 midterms
Elon Musk has given more than $276 million to Republican political groups since July, newly disclosed figures show, including $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund and over $76 million to his America PAC. The contributions push his known federal political spending for the 2025-26 cycle to about $366 million, surpassing his 2024 presidential election spending, with disclosures arriving ahead of a Thursday FEC filing deadline.
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The scale of Musk's giving makes him the largest known individual donor of the midterm cycle, a position that could give him outsized influence over Republican campaign strategy and candidate support, including in contested races like Texas's Senate contest. Because so much flows through super PACs rather than direct contributions, the full extent of his sway over GOP messaging and priorities may not be fully visible until further FEC disclosures.
- Musk has given over $276 million to Republican groups since July, totaling roughly $366 million for the cycle.
- The Senate Leadership Fund received $158 million, one of the largest single political donations by an individual in U.S. history.
- Musk also funneled money into races like Texas's Senate contest, including $10 million to a PAC backing Ken Paxton.
Source: cnbc.com — Luke Fountain, 2026-10-12
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