Elon Musk Is Expected to Point His Money Machine at Texas

Elon Musk plans to contribute $100 million–$200 million to Republican midterm efforts, focusing on turnout in key contests such as Texas, where candidate Ken Paxton has raised $9 million versus James Talarico’s $69 million. The money would join the GOP’s $128 million RNC fund and the $380 million House-Senate super-PAC pool, while Democrats trail with a $2 million shortfall. Musk’s 2024 America PAC spending exceeded $46 million for canvassing, though its effect on Trump’s wins is contested.