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Musk has given $276 million to Republican groups since July, reports say

Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor of the 2026 midterms, with total giving of about $366 million.

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Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican super PACs and groups since July. That makes him the biggest known donor of the 2026 midterm cycle, according to The New York Times, PBS NewsHour, The Verge, The Hill, CNBC and The Guardian.

The Hill and The Guardian put his total giving this cycle at about $366 million. The Hill says a spokesperson for Musk's America PAC confirmed the figures to the outlet.

The Verge, citing the Times, says $158 million of the money went into Senate efforts. The Times describes the effort as an attempt to hold the Republican Senate majority. PBS says the goal is to keep Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress.

The Guardian says the total is more than the nearly $300 million Musk spent backing Donald Trump's 2024 re-election. It says most of the money supports conservative candidates and causes. The Hill says Republicans face headwinds going into the elections.

CNBC notes the spending comes as Musk, who leads Tesla and SpaceX, rebuilds his relationship with Trump. It says his companies also have business ties to the federal government.

The Guardian says the spending will be disclosed in a federal filing due Thursday. NPR has since interviewed an author about the reports, but it added no new figures.

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  1. The New York TimesInside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for RepublicansMon, Oct 12, 5:02 AM EDT
  2. PBS NewsHourElon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save RepublicansMon, Oct 12, 11:56 AM EDT
  3. The VergeElon Musk has donated over $276 million to Republican midterm effortsMon, Oct 12, 12:52 PM EDT
  4. The HillMusk throws $276M behind Republicans in midtermsMon, Oct 12, 1:50 PM EDT
  5. The HillMusk gives GOP a boost ahead of the midtermsMon, Oct 12, 5:00 PM EDT
  6. CNBCElon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donorMon, Oct 12, 5:17 PM EDT
  7. The GuardianElon Musk becomes biggest political donor of US midterms cycle with $366m spentTue, Oct 13, 1:13 PM EDT
  8. NPRElon Musk has donated $276M to Republican midterm campaigns, reports sayWed, Oct 14, 4:43 AM EDT

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Earlier versions (4)
  1. Tue, Oct 13, 1:20 PM EDT, 6 outlets: Musk is the top 2026 midterm donor, with about $366 million given
  2. Mon, Oct 12, 5:20 PM EDT, 5 outlets: Musk gave $276 million to Republican groups since July, spokesperson confirms
  3. Mon, Oct 12, 12:55 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican midterm efforts, Times reports
  4. Mon, Oct 12, 12:00 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Elon Musk has given more than $276 million to help Republicans in the midterms