# Musk and Trump PACs escalate midterm spending > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/elon-musk-backs-republican-midterms > Updated: 2026-10-10T10:30:44.000Z. Sources: 129. Developments: 15. 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. ## Claims - Musk donated more than $250 million to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. (disputed by 31 sources) - James Blair said America PAC's return will give Republicans an “enormous boost.” (corroborated by 22 sources) - The upcoming congressional election in early November includes all House seats and about one‑third of Senate seats. (corroborated by 20 sources) - If Democrats win seats, they could block the Trump administration’s agenda and launch investigations. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Elon Musk plans to reactivate America PAC to support Republican candidates in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. (corroborated by 20 sources) - America PAC raised and spent more than $260 million in the 2024 presidential election supporting Donald Trump. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Musk was appointed head of the DOGE department after the 2024 election but fell out with Trump in mid‑2025 over a tax‑law dispute before later reconciling. (corroborated by 20 sources) - The midterm results will affect the Trump administration’s ability to govern for the rest of its term. (corroborated by 20 sources) - America PAC plans to spend up to $120 million to turn out Republican voters in the November 2026 congressional elections. (corroborated by 10 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/america-pac-accused-of-spreading-inaccurate-voting-information ### 2026-09-21: 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-leverages-maga-inc-funds-to-maintain-control-over-republican-party ### 2026-09-15: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/america-pac-accused-of-using-deceptive-voter-registration-website ### 2026-09-14: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-musks-america-pac-targets-maine-congressional-races ### 2026-09-12: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trump-and-musk-super-pacs-ramp-up-spending-for-2026-midterms ### 2026-09-09: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-musks-america-pac-launches-ads-targeting-democrats-in-senate-races ### 2026-09-06: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/republican-groups-deploy-millions-for-us-congressional-campaigns ### 2026-09-03: 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. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-musks-america-pac-directs-800000-toward-gop-midterm-races ### 2026-08-22: 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 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-musk-and-gop-donors-bolster-2026-midterm-funding ### 2026-08-19: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-musk-to-commit-up-to-200m-for-gop-voter-turnout-in-texas ### 2026-08-16: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-musk-to-invest-100-million-in-republican-midterm-efforts ### 2026-08-04: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-musks-100-million-midterm-ad-spend-sparks-warning-from-mitt-romney ### 2026-08-01: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-musks-america-pac-to-spend-up-to-120-million-in-maine-senate-race ### 2026-07-30: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-musk-warns-us-of-possible-bankruptcy-and-pledges-100-million-to-aid-republican-candidates ### 2026-07-30: 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. 77 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-musk-to-fund-trump-republicans-in-us-congressional-elections --- Cite as: Musk and Trump PACs escalate midterm spending. 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