Politics

Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups ahead of midterms

The New York Times first reported the figures, which a spokesperson for Musk's America PAC confirmed.

Updated Oct 18, 2026 · 02:12 UTC11 reports

The short version

Elon Musk gave more than $276 million to Republican super PACs and groups over three months, from July to September.[The Hill]
Reported recipients included $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund and more than $76 million to America PAC.[The Hill]
An America PAC spokesperson confirmed the figures, first reported by The New York Times, and said the money helps Republicans get their message out.[The Hill]
Senate Majority PAC accused Republicans of trying to buy elections; the reporting does not establish the spending's effect on outcomes.[Associated Press]

Musk gave more than $276 million since July to Republican super PACs and organizations.[Associated Press · The Hill]
Between July and September, Musk gave $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund and $20 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund.[The Hill]
Musk gave more than $76 million to America PAC, $10 million to Lone Star Liberty PAC, $10 million to the Republican Governors Association, and $2 million to the Republican Attorneys General Association.[The Hill]
Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson for America PAC, confirmed the figures, which were first reported by The New York Times.[Associated Press · The Hill]
Senate Majority PAC spokesperson Lauren French said Republicans are trying to buy elections and outrun unpopular candidates, president, and economy.[Associated Press]

The reporting does not establish whether the spending will change election outcomes.[Associated Press · The Hill]
Senate Majority PAC's claim that Republicans are trying to buy elections is partisan criticism, not an established finding.[Associated Press]

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.