Elon Musk Becomes America's Biggest Political Donor Ever After $450 Million Midterm MAGA-Bet
\n\nElon Musk has cemented his position as the largest individual political donor in modern American history after contributing $446 million toward the 2026 US midterm elections, according to recent election filings. The billionaire’s donations have largely supported efforts to preserve Republican control of Congress, as America’s wealthiest donors pour billions of dollars into the election cycle.
\n\nAccording to The Washington Post, the 50 biggest donors have collectively contributed more than $2.7 billion during the 2026 midterm cycle so far. Republican-leaning donors accounted for approximately $1.67 billion, compared with $832 million from Democratic-leaning donors and $264 million from bipartisan and special-interest groups.
\n\nMusk, who leads Tesla and SpaceX, has emerged as the biggest individual contributor in the cycle. His spending has also addressed concerns among some Republicans about whether he would continue supporting the party following his public feud with President Donald Trump last year.
\n\nElection filings show Musk has given at least $355 million to his super PAC and other Republican-aligned groups since the beginning of July. His largest reported contributions include nearly $216 million to America PAC, which supports mostly Republican candidates, and $168 million to…
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