Musk gives America PAC $76.8 million for midterms

Elon Musk gave about $76.8 million to America PAC in the first two weeks of October, adding to more than $442 million he has contributed to Republican candidates and political groups during the current election cycle, according to campaign finance filings and analyses. The contributions come ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress and other offices. America PAC reported spending about $43 million during the same two-week period and holding about $46.5 million in cash at its end. The committee, established by Musk, has supported Republican candidates through voter outreach and political advertising. Its latest filing shows a sharp increase in contributions as Election Day approaches. The Texas Senate contest has drawn the largest share of the PAC’s reported candidate-related spending. Federal Election Commission records compiled by PaidForPolitics show about $27.9 million spent opposing Democrat James Talarico and $4.8 million supporting Republican Ken Paxton. The race is among several competitive Senate contests receiving money from the committee. Reported spending also includes about $9.3 million in Ohio, $7.7 million in Michigan,...