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Elon Musk Becomes Biggest 2026 Midterm Donor: $276 Million Have Gone to Republican Groups.

Musk directed $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the principal super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates.

Sources (2)· Oct 12, 9:17 PM to Oct 14, 10:46 AM

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CNBC· Oct 12, 9:17 PMElon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor
International Business Times· Oct 14, 10:46 AMElon Musk Becomes Biggest 2026 Midterm Donor: $276 Million Have Gone to Republican Groups.

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