Musk throws $276M behind Republicans in midterms

Elon Musk, a billionaire entrepreneur, donated at least $276 million to Republican candidates and causes during the midterm elections starting in the summer. This made him the largest known donor to the Republican Party during that election cycle. The donations represent a significant financial commitment to supporting Republican candidates.

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Fast CompanyLean Left· 4h ago

Elon Musk quietly becomes the biggest donor in the midterms in a bid to save Republicans

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 4h ago

Inside Elon Musk’s $276 million midterm rescue mission for Republicans

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 8h ago

Inside Elon Musk’s $276 million midterm rescue mission for Republicans

NOTUSLean Left· 6h ago

Elon Musk Is the Biggest Known Donor in the Midterms

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 7h ago

Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 8h ago

Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 8h ago

Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans

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The ColumbianCenter· 2h ago

Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests

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KRQE AlbuquerqueCenter· 3h ago

Musk throws $276M behind Republicans in midterms

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KSN WichitaCenter· 4h ago

Musk throws $276 million behind Republicans in midterms

NewsweekCenter· 4h ago

Map Shows Elon Musk’s Political Spending as He Becomes Top Midterm Donor

Financial TimesCenter· 6h ago

Musk injects $275mn into Republicans’ fight to retain Congress

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TownhallRight· 35m ago

Elon Musk Has Already Dropped Over $250 Million on Keeping Republicans in Power

New York PostLean Right· 1h ago

Elon Musk is the largest 2026 midterms donor — with $276M spent for GOP

End Time HeadlinesLean Right· 6h ago

Musk spent $366 million to help Republicans keep control of Congress

Ran by 2 outlets· The Daily Caller, BizPac Review
The Daily CallerRight· 7h ago

Elon Musk Reportedly Donated More To GOP Campaign Apparatus Than Dems’ Senate Fund Raised Combined

BizPac ReviewRight· 7h ago

Elon Musk reportedly donated more to GOP campaign apparatus than Dems’ Senate fund raised combined

MyNorthwestLean Right· 8h ago· ran in 9 outlets

Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 3h ago

Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections

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