Wired
Elon Musk Is Expected to Point His Money Machine at Texas
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Elon Musk is expected to spend up to $200 million supporting Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, according to WIRED. Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate for Texas Senate, has raised less money than his opponent in recent months. Musk has previously funded political action committees supporting Republican candidates and causes.
