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 typica...