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Musk and Trump PACs escalate midterm spending

Overview

By mid-September 2026, political spending by Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s affiliated PACs intensified as the midterm elections approached. Elon Musk’s America PAC has spent over $8 million this month, with more than $6 million directed toward six Senate toss-up races. This includes $2.6 million for the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, alongside investments in Ohio, Michigan, Maine, Iowa, and Alaska. In Maine, America PAC has deployed $170,000 via digital ads, mailers, and phone calls to support incumbent Senator Susan Collins against Democrat Troy Jackson. The PAC is also targeting Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. These efforts continue to utilize advertising strategies focused on social issues, specifically targeting Democrats regarding transgender rights. Simultaneously, Trump-affiliated No Going Back PAC Inc. has reserved over $74 million in advertising for 15 House and six Senate races across states such as Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan, where it is heavily targeting the contest between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed. Additionally, MAGA Inc. provided $10 million to the Texas Senate race, marking its largest single infusion for a general election race this year. Amidst this spending, America PAC is facing allegations of operating a deceptive voter registration website. Reports from the MeidasTouch Network suggest that VoteSafe.org, a site claiming to help voters navigate the election process, is actually a data-mining operation that does not facilitate actual registration. Critics allege the site is designed to resemble the nonpartisan organization Vote.org to collect and potentially sell user data. America PAC has reportedly spent over $180,000 on marketing for the site in a single week. Further complicating the political landscape, Donald Trump has asserted significant financial and ideological control over the Republican Party through MAGA Inc.

Entities

Elon Musk · America PAC · Republican Party · Donald Trump · Ken Paxton

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  • "Musk donated more than $250 million to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign."

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    "Musk donated more than $250 million to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign."

    The first claim states Musk's donation to Trump's 2024 campaign is disputed, while the second claims it is corroborated.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    America PAC accused of spreading inaccurate voting information

    Election officials in Colorado and Washington are warning that Elon Musk’s America PAC has sent inaccurate voting information to residents, causing confusion regarding ballot requests.

  2. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Donald Trump leverages MAGA Inc. funds to maintain control over Republican Party

    Donald Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., holds over 403 million dollars, granting him significant financial leverage over Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.

  3. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    America PAC accused of using deceptive voter registration website

    America PAC, funded by Elon Musk, is accused of using the VoteSafe.org website as a data-mining operation disguised as a voter registration tool.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Elon Musk's America PAC targets Maine congressional races

    Elon Musk’s America PAC is spending millions to support Republican candidates in midterm elections, including a high-stakes Maine Senate race involving incumbent Susan Collins.

  5. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Trump and Musk super PACs ramp up spending for 2026 midterms

    Donald Trump and Elon Musk are deploying millions through super PACs to support Republican candidates in critical 2026 midterm races, focusing heavily on key Senate battlegrounds.

  6. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Elon Musk’s America PAC launches ads targeting Democrats in Senate races

    Elon Musk’s America PAC has launched ads in Texas, Ohio, and Iowa targeting Democratic Senate nominees over their stances on transgender issues and women's sports.

  7. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Republican groups deploy millions for US Congressional campaigns

    Republican-aligned groups, including MAGA Inc. and Elon Musk’s America PAC, are deploying millions in advertising to support candidates in key Senate and House races.

  8. [POLITICS] 20 sources
    Elon Musk's America PAC spends $800,000 on GOP midterm races

    Elon Musk’s America PAC has disclosed its first major midterm spending, totaling over $800,000 for Republican candidates in key Senate and House races across several battleground states.

  9. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Elon Musk and GOP donors bolster 2026 midterm funding

    Republicans are utilizing a massive financial advantage for the 2026 midterms, with Elon Musk potentially spending $200 million and Ted Cruz launching a $1.7 million ad blitz for Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton

  10. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Elon Musk to commit up to $200M for GOP voter turnout in Texas

    Elon Musk plans to spend up to $200 million to boost Republican voter turnout, specifically targeting key races in Texas to support candidates like Ken Paxton.

  11. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Elon Musk reconciles with Trump, pledges 100 million to Republicans

    Elon Musk has reconciled with Donald Trump and plans to spend at least 100 million dollars to support the Republican Party in the November midterm elections.

  12. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Elon Musk's $100 million midterm ad spend sparks warning from Mitt Romney

    Elon Musk spent over $100 million on U.S. midterm ads, drawing a public warning from Mitt Romney about the unprecedented influence of billionaire money in politics.

  13. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Elon Musk's America PAC to spend up to $120 million in Maine Senate race

    Elon Musk's America PAC will spend $100‑120 million on voter‑turnout efforts in Maine, targeting Republican voters and potentially aiding Sen. Susan Collins against Democrat Troy Jackson.

  14. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Elon Musk warns U.S. of possible bankruptcy and pledges $100 million to aid Republican candidates

    Elon Musk warned the U.S. could go bankrupt without AI adoption and announced a $100 million spend to support Republican Senate candidates in upcoming mid‑terms.

  15. [POLITICS] 77 sources
    Elon Musk revives America PAC to fund Republican midterm push

    Elon Musk revives America PAC, planning up to $120 million for 2026 midterms with door‑to‑door, digital and mail outreach in at least eight swing states, aiming to boost GOP control of Congress.

Sources

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