Tens of millions flood Texas Senate race as Musk backs Republican candidates

Source Summary

Elon Musk has spent $158 million in one month supporting Republican candidates in midterm races, with significant focus on Texas. Democrats are mounting a competitive bid to win a US Senate seat in the traditionally Republican state as the November midterm elections approach. Tens of millions of dollars are flowing into the closely watched Texas Senate race.

Why it matters

The scale of spending by major figures like Musk in a single state Senate race reflects the strategic importance of Texas in determining control of the US Senate.