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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Marty Vergel Baes

Elon Musk Pours $276 Million Into Republican Midterm Fight as Party Battles to Keep Control of Congress

Elon Musk has spent more than $276 million supporting Republican-aligned political groups since July, emerging as a financial force in the US midterm elections. (Credit: The White House/YouTube)

Elon Musk has donated more than $276 million (£207 million) to Republican-aligned political groups since July as the party fights to retain control of Congress in the 3 November midterm elections.

The contributions include $158 million (£118.5 million) to the Senate Leadership Fund and $76 million (£57 million) to America PAC, the political action committee Musk founded in 2024. His reported political spending during the current election cycle has reached approximately $366 million (£274.5 million).

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