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Elon Musk endorses Ken Paxton, donates $150M in tight Texas Senate race

Despite Musk's large financial support, Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico by 2.2 points in Texas Senate race polls.

Oct 21, 2026, 2:48 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Politics Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Elon Musk has officially endorsed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, urging voters to support him in the upcoming midterm elections, according to newsradio1290wtks.iheart.com and 945wpti.iheart.com.

Musk has donated over $150 million to a political action committee backing Paxton's campaign, making him a significant financial supporter, as reported by The Hill.

Despite Texas being a traditionally Republican state, the race is competitive, with Democratic state Representative James Talarico leading Paxton by 2.2 points based on a polling average by Decision Desk HQ as of October 20.

The Texas Senate race has seen over $500 million spent on advertising, with Republicans contributing more than $350 million, but the heavy spending has not notably shifted the polls in Paxton's favor.

Musk's involvement in the race has been a subject of discussion among Texas voters, highlighting his broader influence in the state's 2026 midterm elections, according to CNN. Musk, who relocated to Austin in 2020, has been a prominent Republican donor and previously supported President Trump in 2024.

Sources
  1. newsradio1290wtks.iheart.com: Musk Endorses Paxton In Texas Senate Race
  2. 945wpti.iheart.com: Musk Endorses Paxton In Texas Senate Race
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