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Elon Musk funds Texas Senate race with nearly $190 million
Elon Musk has significantly influenced the Texas Senate race by providing massive financial support to Republican interests. According to Federal Election Commission filings, Musk donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a super PAC that supports Republican Senate candidates. The SLF subsequently transferred these funds to Texas PAC, a group dedicated to supporting Republican nominee Ken Paxton.
Musk’s contributions were made in stages, including $75 million on September 9 and $83 million on September 23. He also provided $10 million to the Lone Star Liberty PAC. Total financial involvement by Musk in the contest is estimated at nearly $190 million when including his America PAC.
Democratic candidate James Talarico has criticized these actions, accusing Musk of attempting to ‘buy’ a Senate seat and threatening the democratic system. The influx of cash has allowed Republican-aligned groups to dominate advertising, spending over $159 million on media campaigns, which is roughly double the expenditure of Talarico’s campaign. The race remains highly competitive, with Talarico recently reporting record-breaking fundraising of $64 million in a single quarter.
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Elon Musk · James Talarico · Ken Paxton · Senate Leadership Fund · Texas
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Musk donated $10 million to Lone Star Liberty PAC. upolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Senate Leadership Fund transferred the $158 million to Texas PAC to support Ken Paxton. www.mundonow.com · periodicoatico.com.ar · upolitics.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] James Talarico accused Elon Musk of attempting to 'buy' a Senate seat. www.mundonow.com · laopinion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Musk donated $75 million to SLF on September 9. upolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Elon Musk donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF). www.mundonow.com · periodicoatico.com.ar · upolitics.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Musk’s total financial involvement in the contest is estimated at nearly $190 million. upolitics.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Musk donated $83 million to SLF on September 23. upolitics.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Republican-aligned groups spent over $159 million on advertising in the Texas race. upolitics.com · www.mundonow.com