Fact-check analysisVerified as of September 3, 2026Curated by FactVerify
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Elon Musk’s super PAC has begun spending to support Republican candidates in the midterm elections, including Texas’ Ken Paxton.

Elon Musk’s America PAC has reported roughly $800,000 in initial 2026 midterm spending, with more than $247,000 directed toward supporting Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

Elon Musk’s super PAC dives into the midterms to bolster Republicans in battleground races

Elon Musk’s super PAC dives into the midterms to bolster Republicans in battleground races

Source: nbcnews.com

At a glance

Key Evidence

Verified September 3, 2026
  • America PAC reported approximately $800,000 in initial spending on Republican candidates in competitive 2026 House and Senate races.

  • More than $247,000, the largest reported share, supported Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

  • The reporting was published or updated on September 2-3, 2026, and describes an initial burst of spending rather than the PAC’s total spending for the entire election cycle.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

America PAC, the super PAC backed by Elon Musk, has disclosed its first spending for the 2026 midterm elections. The filings show roughly $800,000 in expenditures supporting Republican congressional candidates in several states, including Texas. Multiple reports identify Paxton’s Senate campaign as the largest beneficiary, with spending exceeding $247,000.nbcnews.comnbcnews.comElon Musk’s super PAC dives into the midterms to bolster Republicans in...cbsnews.comcbsnews.comElon Musk-backed super PAC reports $800,000 in first burst of midterm spending,...+2 more

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