Elon Musk’s political operation, America PAC, is spending $21 million on key Senate races for the midterms, aiming to help Republicans. The group’s filings show a focus on negative ads against Democrats, especially in Texas and Iowa. Musk’s direct contributions also amount to $40 million to other Republican groups. With Democrats eyeing Senate control, the stakes are high for both parties.

In Texas, America PAC has backed Republican Ken Paxton, who lags in polls, while opposing Democrat James Talarico. In Iowa, the PAC has spent 14 times more on attacking Democrat Josh Turek than supporting Republican Ashley Hinson. The overall pattern is a heavy push against Democrats, with most spending defending Republican seats.

Musk’s super PAC registered in May 2024 with $261 million, mostly from Musk himself. Despite a smaller budget this year, America PAC remains active, particularly in Texas and Ohio. The group’s future funding remains opaque, with no details on who else might be contributing.

Ouro do PAC de Musk usa grandes quantias em eleições de meados de mandato. A operação política do principal filantropo está a investir 21 milhões de dólares em sete importantes disputas do Senado, com foco em candidatos republicanos. As declarações financeiras indicam uma campanha dominada por anúncios negativos contra os democratas, especialmente em Texas e Iowa. O contribuinte direto de Musk, que tem contribuído com 40 milhões de dólares a outros partidos republicanos, mantém o seu impacto nos planos políticos.