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Elon Musk's America PAC spends $800,000 on GOP midterm races
Elon Musk’s super PAC, America PAC, has begun deploying significant funds for the 2026 midterm elections, reporting over $800,000 in expenditures for the period between August 18 and August 31. The spending, primarily focused on printing and direct-mail materials, targets several key battleground states to support Republican candidates.
The largest portion of the funds was directed toward Senate races. In Texas, the PAC spent more than $247,000 to support Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in his race against Democrat James Talarico. Other major Senate targets included Maine, where approximately $170,000 was allocated to support Senator Susan Collins, and Ohio, with over $105,000 directed toward Senator Jon Husted.
Additional expenditures were disclosed for races in New Hampshire, Iowa, Michigan, and Alaska, alongside several House contests in states such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. While this initial burst is relatively small, reports indicate Musk has authorized the PAC to spend up to $120 million on field programs and voter mobilization efforts to assist Republicans in maintaining congressional control.
Entities
America PAC · Bernie Sanders · Elizabeth Warren · Elon Musk · James Talarico · Jon Husted · Ken Paxton · Republican Party · Susan Collins
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The PAC allocated approximately $170,000 to support Maine Senator Susan Collins. www.europesays.com · srnnews.com · www.ibtimes.com · www.bangordailynews.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] America PAC spent over $800,000 on congressional races between August 18 and August 31. www.europesays.com · srnnews.com · www.ibtimes.com · www.foxnews.com · www.mediafax.ro · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Elon Musk has authorized America PAC to spend up to $120 million on a field program for Republicans. www.europesays.com · srnnews.com · www.ibtimes.com · www.bangordailynews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The PAC spent over $105,000 for Ohio Senator Jon Husted. www.europesays.com · srnnews.com · www.ibtimes.com · www.mediafax.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] The expenditures were primarily for printing and direct-mail materials. srnnews.com · www.foxnews.com · www.westhawaiitoday.com · ktvz.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The PAC spent more than $247,000 to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. www.europesays.com · srnnews.com · www.ibtimes.com · www.foxnews.com · www.mediafax.ro · +2 more