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Elon Musk Tests What Nearly Half a Billion Dollars Can Buy in the Midterms
Published: 2026-11-02T10:04:42.000Z · 3-Minute Executive Summary
The New York Times reports that Elon Musk has spent nearly half a billion dollars during the 2026 election cycle. This expenditure marks a record for a single ultrawealthy individual who is not a candidate for public office.