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Elon Musk has donated over $276 million to Republican midterm efforts

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

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Elon Musk has handed out at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, The New York Times reports, making him both the party's top known donor and the biggest established midterm donor.

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  • Elon Musk has handed out at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, The New York Times reports, making him both the party's top known donor and the biggest established midterm donor.
  • Reported by The Verge and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:52:54 UTC.

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