Lex Politica lawyer founds election integrity nonprofit with ties to Musk's law firm

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The nonprofit's personnel ties to Musk's legal and political network raise questions about how closely Musk's orbit is connected to state-level efforts framed around 'election integrity,' a term often used by Trump allies pushing unproven fraud claims. It is not established that Musk himself is involved, but his unprecedented midterm spending—over $445 million—underscores how much is riding on Republican control of Congress for him and his companies, which could face scrutiny under a Democratic majority. The group's reach into state and local election administration could shape future election rules in ways that merit continued scrutiny.

• A former Lex Politica lawyer founded the Association of State and Local Election Officials, a new 'election integrity' nonprofit.
• Its board includes Florida's secretary of state, Georgia election officials, a Michigan lawmaker, and a leader from Cleta Mitchell's Election Integrity Network.
• Musk's direct involvement in the nonprofit is unconfirmed, though his law firm's alumnus founded it amid his record $445 million in midterm spending.