# Elon Musk spends $366m to boost Republicans in US midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/97025

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-12 19:48 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/12/elon-musk-spends-366m-to-bolster-republican-party-in-us-midterm-elections?traffic_source=rss

> Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366m since last year to support Republicans in the US midterm elections, including $276m since July. The spending comes as Republicans contend with Donald Trump’s declining popularity and voter concerns about living costs, while Democrats seek to win control of Congress.

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