Billionaire Elon Musk endorsed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race. Musk posted on X that "the fate of Texas and America is at stake" and urged voting for Paxton. Musk has donated over $150 million to a PAC supporting Paxton's candidacy.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 20, 2026
Sources
Reported by 4 outlets
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Donations to political action committee supporting Paxtonover $150 million123Who pays or receives it: Elon Musk
Total advertising spending in Texas Senate racemore than $500 million1Who pays or receives it: Both parties
Republican advertising spending in Texas Senate racemore than $350 million123Who pays or receives it: Republicans
Campaign funds raised by Talarico in third quarter$64 million1Who pays or receives it: Talarico campaign
Who's involved
Elon MuskBillionaire, Paxton endorser and donor
Ken PaxtonRepublican Texas Attorney General, U.S. Senate candidate
James TalaricoDemocratic Texas House member, U.S. Senate candidate
The facts
Musk donated over $150 million to a political action committee backing Paxton.123Stated by 3 sources
Musk is the sole donor to the PAC supporting Paxton.1
More than $500 million spent on advertising in Texas Senate race.1
Over $350 million of advertising spending came from Republicans.123Stated by 3 sources
Republican funds account for 74% of advertising spending but 58% of TV airings as of Monday.1
Talarico raised $64 million in third quarter, largest amount raised by U.S. Senate candidate in such period.1
Talarico led Paxton by 2.2 points in Decision Desk HQ polling average as of Oct. 20.23Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
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Elon Musk The fate of Texas and America is at stake. Vote for Paxton today.23
The Hill These elections are important for determining party control of the U.S. Senate.1
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Billionaire Elon Musk endorses Texas Attorney General Paxton
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