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Elon Musk unleashes first wave of spending on key races in the midterms
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In Short: Elon Musk’s political action committee is supporting competitive Senate contests in Maine, Michigan, and Texas, as Republicans seek to bolster their nominee in Texas amid fundraising concerns.
Musk's America PAC is currently weighing in on highly competitive races, including the Senate contests in Maine, Michigan, and Texas, according to a report filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday night.
The spending in Texas' Senate race, while modest, comes at a time when Republicans are raising concerns about their nominee's fundraising gap, and are calling on outside groups to help bridge it.
This move by Musk's PAC aligns with recent efforts to support Republican candidates, particularly in Texas where the contest between Republican Ted Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is highly competitive.
The relationship between Trump and Musk was notably close during the early months of Trump's second term, when Musk headed the 'Department of Government Efficiency'.
What's confirmed
What's still developing
- Musk’s America PAC is weighing in on highly competitive races, including the Senate contests in Maine, Michigan and Texas, according to a report it filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday night.
- And the spending in Texas’ Senate race, although small when compared to the tens of millions expected to rain down in the contest between Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, comes as Republicans have…
- Trump and Musk had a close relationship in the first months of the president’s second term, when Musk headed the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.
Sources
- NBC Newslink