# Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-05T02:00:50+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/nov/04/elon-musk-midterm-spending-analysis
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/elon-musk-s-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars-in-midterms-spending-was-a-f-536c75/

The tech billionaire set spending record as he poured $446m into campaigns for failed Republican candidates Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections . It turned out to be a poor investment. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO contributed at least $446m to Republican-aligned Super Pacs and groups ove

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