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Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to help GOP in midterms, including Texas’ Ken Paxton
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Fredreka Schouten , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points The PAC has disclosed expenditures of roughly $800,000 to help contenders across several states. The largest share of the spending, over $247,000, is aiding Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate candidate.
Elon Musk's super PAC, America PAC, has started spending to support Republican candidates. The PAC has disclosed expenditures of roughly $800,000 to help contenders across several states.
The spending includes costs for printing, indicating a focus on direct voter outreach. Some of the funds are going to candidates in high-profile Senate races.
The largest share of the spending, over $247,000, is aiding Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate candidate. For more information on the PAC's expenditures and the candidates they are supporting, further details are available from the source.
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Category: government Published: September 4, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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