Elon Musk has donated at least $445.77 million to Republican-aligned political action committees and groups since last year, making him the largest single-cycle political donor in modern U.S. history. His America PAC has targeted 43 House and Senate races across 17 states, with the largest spending in Texas where the Senate contest between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is the most expensive race of the midterms.
Where
Statewide
When
As of October 29, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Political donations to Republican-aligned PACsat least $445.77 million1Who pays or receives it: Elon Musk
Contribution to America PAC$216 million1Who pays or receives it: Elon Musk
Who's involved
Elon MuskDonor to Republican-aligned PACs
America PACPolitical action committee funded by Musk
James TalaricoDemocratic Senate candidate in Texas
Ken PaxtonRepublican Senate candidate in Texas
The facts
Elon Musk donated at least $445.77 million to Republican-aligned PACs since last year, according to FEC data as of October 29.1
Musk's donations make him the largest single-cycle political donor in modern U.S. history.1
America PAC, funded by Musk, has targeted 43 House and Senate races across 17 states.12Stated by 2 sources
America PAC made 839 independent expenditures in House races and 623 in Senate races.1
Musk's largest contribution of $216 million went to his own America PAC.1
America PAC spending increased by approximately $200 million in the final two months of campaigning.1
America PAC has spent the most of Musk's contributions in Texas.1
Who said what
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Elon Musk Democratic Congressional victory would result in America becoming a permanent one-party state and the end of democracy.2
Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor Musk's impulsive bullying is affecting vulnerable people and he is worried about voters whom Musk has been deluging with ads for Republican candidates.2
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The staggering $446m Elon Musk has spent on the US midterms
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Fox News anchor Jesse Watters said on his show that if Texas remains Democratic, Republicans may never win the White House again. He commented on Democratic victories in Texas midterm elections, including James Talarico's Senate seat win and Gina Hinojosa becoming governor.
Jesse Watters, Fox News anchor; James Talarico, Democrat elected to state Senate; Gina Hinojosa, Democrat elected governor and 2 more
James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian and Texas state representative, won a U.S. Senate seat in the midterm election on November 3, 2026. He ran with a Christian message emphasizing caring for neighbors and challenging systems that require charity. His victory was part of a broader Democratic gain in which clergy candidates and other religiously-focused Democrats flipped control of Congress.
James Talarico, Texas state representative and Presbyterian seminarian; Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; Adam Hamilton, Megachurch pastor; Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Kansas; Sarah Trone Garriott, Iowa minister; Democratic U.S. House candidate and 3 more
Jon Rosenthal, a Democrat and state representative from Cypress, won election to the Texas Railroad Commission, breaking over 30 years of Republican control of all commission seats. He is a former mechanical engineer with 25 years in the energy industry and four terms in the state House.
Jon Rosenthal, Democrat elected to Texas Railroad Commission; Bo French, Rosenthal's opponent for the commission seat; Ben Shepperd, President of Permian Basin Petroleum Association and 2 more
Forty-six of forty-seven data center-related ballot measures voted on November 3, 2026 passed, with roughly 98% overall support for restrictions including bans, moratoriums, power usage caps, and resident approval requirements. Only Harwood, North Dakota rejected its measure.
Greg Abbott, Republican Governor of Texas who promoted data center recruitment; Gina Hinojosa, Democrat elected Governor of Texas, pledging data center moratorium; Austin McCarty, Attorney handling Texas data center matters at K&L Gates
Elon Musk spent an estimated $474 million on the 2026 midterm election, the most by any non-candidate in U.S. history. He spent approximately $200 million on a Texas Senate race where his candidate lost by 12 points to a Democrat.
$$474 million for spending on 2026 midterm election
Elon Musk, spent estimated $474 million on 2026 election; President Trump, received Musk's support; James Pindell, journalist reporting on Musk's spending and 1 more
Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden announced formation of working groups made up of county election and registration officials to improve the Texas Election Administration Management (TEAM) system as redevelopment continues.
Robert S. Howden, Texas Secretary of State; County election and registration officials, Working group members
Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, a state senator, won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, defeating appointed Republican incumbent Don Huffines. Eckhardt's victory flips the comptroller's office to Democratic control for the first time since 1999.
$$1 billion for Texas Education Freedom Accounts program budget allocation
Sarah Eckhardt, Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, state senator; Don Huffines, Republican incumbent Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Farrah Abraham ran for Austin City Council District 5 on November 3, 2026, and finished fourth in a four-person race. Incumbent Ryan Alter and David Weinberg advanced to a December 12 runoff.
Farrah Abraham, Candidate for Austin City Council District 5; Ryan Alter, Incumbent, advanced to runoff; David Weinberg, Advanced to runoff