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Musk Pours $276 Million Into GOP Midterm Push

The contributions make Musk the largest known political donor of the 2026 election cycle, providing Republicans with a financial boost as they seek to maintain their House and Senate majorities.

Sources (1)· Oct 12, 3:09 PM

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