Elon Musk has disclosed more than $276 million in donations to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor for the 2026 midterms. The giving comes as he mends ties with Donald Trump and keeps major business links to the federal government.
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01Summary
- 01Musk has given more than $276 million to Republican groups since July, according to newly disclosed figures.
- 02His largest donation was $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC backing Republican Senate candidates.
- 03He also gave more than $76 million to America PAC, the group he founded during the 2024 election.
- 04The new contributions lift his known federal political giving for the 2025-26 cycle to roughly $366 million, above the about $290 million he spent in the 2024 presidential election.
- 05The disclosures came days before a Thursday Federal Election Commission filing deadline.
02Why it matters
The donations give Musk unusual political influence in races that could decide control of Congress. They also matter because his companies have large federal contracts and regulatory ties.
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