# New filings reveal Elon Musk’s influence on 2026 midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/102825

- CNN, 2026-10-16 09:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/16/politics/musk-gop-support-texas-senate-race-hnk?Date=20261016&Profile=CNN%2CCNN+International

> New filings with the Federal Election Commission are bringing Elon Musk’s substantial influence on the 2026 midterm elections into view, particularly in the high-profile Texas Senate race.

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