Elon Musk helps GOP Senate super PAC raise record $273 million
Elon Musk gave a record $158 million to the GOP’s Senate Leadership Fund, boosting its war chest as Republicans pour money into Texas to defend Ken Paxton.
TL;DR
- The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) raised a record $272.9 million in the third quarter.
- Elon Musk donated $158 million to the SLF, comprising the bulk of its fundraising.
- The SLF ended September with over $155 million in cash.
- Funds are being allocated to competitive Senate races in North Carolina, Kansas, and Nebraska.
- Significant Republican spending is also noted in Texas, particularly in support of Ken Paxton.