Trump-aligned PACs pour hundreds of millions into midterm races

· Politics · United States

Trump-aligned super PACs are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into House and Senate races as Republicans defend an expanding midterm battleground map. Trump's MAGA Inc has unleashed $277 million in a last-ditch bid to save Republicans in key races, while Elon Musk's super PAC spent more than $500,000 to back Republican incumbent Mike Lawler in New York's 17th district and millions to support Ken Paxton in Texas. The midterms are on course to be the most expensive in US history, with Musk again a central donor. With two weeks until the Nov 3 election and early voting under way, it is unclear how much impact the spending can still have.

Why it matters：Record spending in a handful of races will determine control of Congress and shape US policy on taxes, trade and immigration.

Key points

  • MAGA Inc has spent $277m in the final stretch.
  • Musk's PAC spent over $500,000 in New York's 17th district.
  • The election is on Nov 3, with early voting under way.

Sources (original reporting)

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