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Elon Musk's $1 Million Election Giveaway Scandal Explodes as Billionaire Settles Fraud Lawsuits

Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway faces fresh scrutiny as he and America PAC agree to settle fraud lawsuits over claims voters were misled.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Texas candidates are really rich

A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier

Salon · Jul 24

Millionaires could dominate Texas’ crop of new Congress members

A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier, with a $3.34 million median net worth among the crop of potential new members.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 22

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Cryptocurrency industry is on track to surpass 2024 spending on Texas midterm races

So far this year, cryptocurrency PACs have spent more than $2.5 million on Texas congressional candidates, up from $1 million in 2024.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 20

AI-aligned super PACs are pouring millions into Texas congressional races

Groups funded by artificial intelligence industry leaders have spent more than $2.8 million in the state, mostly on U.S. House GOP candidates who favor a light regulatory touch.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 1

Former Elon Musk lawyer emerges as frontrunner in GOP primary for Michael McCaul’s congressional seat

Ten Republicans, including Trump-endorsed attorney Chris Gober, are competing for the red-leaning 10th Congressional District in Central Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 12

Elon Musk's Lawyer Said Winners of The $1 Million Giveaway Are Not Chosen Randomly; Legal Experts Say That's Illegal

Musk's contest, intended to support Trump, draws allegations of fraud as winners are reportedly chosen based on political effectiveness rather than randomly.

Latin Times · Nov 5, 2024

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Elon Musk’s $1m US voter giveaway to continue, Pennsylvania judge rules

The state’s top Democratic legal official says the giveaway in states likely to decide the US election is a ‘scam’.

Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2024

Pennsylvania judge declines to block Elon Musk’s $1m voter prize giveaway

Prosecutors had called sweepstakes a scam that violates state election law and asked for it to be shut down

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2024

Musk "lottery" winners may not be random

The billionaire's legal team is trying to rebut claims that he's running an illegal lottery

Salon · Nov 4, 2024

Elon Musk’s ‘random’ $1 million winners are pre-selected ‘spokespeople’ for his pro-Trump PAC, lawyer admits

Winners ‘are not chosen by chance’ and must fulfill ‘contractual obligations’ for America PAC, GOP lawyer tells court

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Elon Musk Lawyer Admits Voter Lottery Winners Are Not Random: 'We Know Exactly Who Will Be Announced'

A lawyer representing America PAC, a political action committee founded by Elon Musk, admitted that winners of the PAC's million-dollar-a-day sweepstakes aren't chosen at random from a list of survey respondents, but are actually selected based on whether or not they would be good representatives for the organization.

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2024

Court Hearing Underway To Decide Fate Of Elon Musk's Giveaway

Court hearing in Philadelphia to decide fate of Elon Musk's Court Hearing Underway To Decide Fate Of Elon Musk's Giveaway million voter giveaway, facing legal challenges.

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