Elon Musk expected to spend $200 million backing Texas GOP Senate candidate

Sources told WIRED on August 19-21, 2026, that Elon Musk plans to spend up to $200 million in the midterm elections to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Texas, who has struggled to raise campaign funds.

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Elon Musk Is Expected to Point His Money at Texas

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“Elon Musk is expected to spend big to boost Republicans in the midterms this November, according to Trump officials briefed on the matter.” Source: Wired "Elon Musk is expected to spend big to boost Republicans in the midterms this November, according to Trump officials briefed on the matter," Wired reports."The precise amount could change, but the off...

Elon Musk Is Expected to Point His Money Machine at Texas Politics

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Of course Musk supports the corrupt criminal Ken Paxton, what else would he be doing. www.wired.com/story/elon-m... Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk is expected to spend up to $200 million in the midterms. It could be a big boost for GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who’s struggled to raise cash.