Elon Musk is now a mega-donor unlike anyone this country has ever seen
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- CNN
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- 2026-10-26
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- news report
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- https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/26/politics/elon-musk-campaign-spending
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- 2026-10-26
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Elections and Democracy
Musk's political money: at least $288 million in 2024, and a new wave for the 2026 midterms
FEC-based tallies put Musk's 2024 election spending at $259 million (Reuters, Dec 2024) and at least $288 million (Washington Post, Jan 2025); separate 2026 midterm tallies range from $366 million to more than $445 million.