Musk leads reported 2026 midterm donations as spending reaches record levels

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 17:28 · Updated 17:52

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One report says Elon Musk donated nearly $500 million to political groups supporting Republicans as U.S. midterm spending was projected to reach $11.9 billion. A separate brief reports that Democrats captured both chambers of Congress on November 3.

Total 2026 midterm spending was projected at $11.9 billion, about 30% above the previous record set in 2022; more than $9.5 billion had been spent by mid-October.
Musk had donated nearly $500 million to groups supporting Republican candidates, while Democratic-aligned groups backed by George Soros contributed a combined $102 million.
A separate report says Democrats captured both the Senate and House of Representatives on November 3.

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Key facts

Projected total spending: $11.9 billion for the 2026 midterms.
Musk donations: Nearly $500 million to political groups supporting Republican candidates.
Spending recorded by mid-October: More than $9.5 billion.
PAC and Super PAC spending: Around $5.5 billion recorded by mid-October.
Reported election outcome: Democrats captured the Senate and House on November 3.