Musk’s midterm donations hit a record $474M, The New York Times reports

TNW•Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 02:47 PM•2 min read

Elon Musk has given $474 million to political groups during the 2026 midterm cycle, an analysis by The New York Times has found. No donor has given more in a single election cycle, apart from wealthy candidates who paid for their own campaigns.

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