Politics October 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM

Elon Musk becomes biggest political donor of US midterms cycle with $366m spent

The Guardian US Politics

Musk’s midterm donations, mostly for rightwing candidates and causes, surpass his contributions to Trump in 2024 Elon Musk has become the biggest political donor of the 2026 US midterm elections cycle, funneling about $366m into political groups and campaigns as he backs conservative candidates and…

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