Elon Musk commits up to $120M through America PAC to back Republicans in 2026 midterms

Elon Musk is opening his wallet again for Republican politics. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO plans to funnel between $100 million and $120 million through his super PAC, America PAC, to boost Republican voter turnout in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

The playbook: doors, not TV ads

America PAC’s strategy leans heavily on grassroots engagement rather than the traditional firehose of television advertising. The focus will be on door-knocking, digital advertising, and direct mail campaigns aimed at low-propensity Republican voters, the kind of people who might vote in a presidential year but tend to sit out midterms.

The spending is set to begin in August 2026, giving the PAC roughly three months of runway before Election Day. Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, and Ohio are the primary targets, with potential expansion into North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas. On the House side, America PAC plans to focus on races in California, Wisconsin, and Washington.

For context, America PAC spent over $260 million during the 2024 election cycle. The $100 million to $120 million figure for 2026 is smaller in absolute terms, but midterm spending typically runs at a fraction of presidential-year outlays.

From feud to funding

Musk had publicly signaled a pullback from campaign spending earlier in 2025, amid what appeared to be genuine friction with Trump and the broader Republican establishment. America PAC went largely dormant after the 2024 elections.

Now, reconciliation signals are flowing in both directions. MAGA Inc., the super PAC aligned with Trump, has reportedly been briefed on America PAC’s plans for 2026.

What’s at stake in 2026

The 2026 midterms will determine whether Republicans can maintain their grip on Congress during the remainder of Trump’s second term. Historically, the party holding the White House loses seats in midterm elections. Democrats lost 63 House seats in 2010 under Obama, and Republicans lost 40 under Trump in 2018.

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