Elon Musk Fuels Texas Senate Race
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Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, poured one hundred fifty‑eight million dollars into a super‑PAC that immediately redirected the same amount to a Texas group backing Ken Paxton’s Senate bid.
The donations, made on September ninth and September twenty‑third, were the largest single contributions in American politics. Paxton, a Republican candidate, remains financially competitive against Democratic challenger James Talarico, who has raised far more overall.
Texas Republicans fear losing a statewide election for the first time in more than thirty‑three years. The rapid transfer of funds illustrates how a single billionaire can shape a high‑stakes race, raising questions about influence and transparency in midterm campaigns.
Timeline
- On September 9 2026 Musk donates seventy‑five million to Senate Leadership Fund.
- On September 10 2026 PAC transfers seventy‑five million to Texas Paxton group.
- On September 23 2026 Musk contributes eighty‑three million to Senate Leadership Fund.
- On September 24 2026 PAC sends eighty‑three million to Texas Paxton group.
- On October 16 2026 New York Times reports Musk’s total contributions to Paxton.
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