A major financial boost from Elon Musk has solidified Republican Ken Paxton’s bid for the Texas Senate, with the tech billionaire serving as the sole donor to a political action committee backing his campaign. Musk’s substantial contributions—totaling over $150 million—have poured into Texas PAC, underscoring his direct involvement in the race. The endorsement comes after weeks of campaign funding, marking one of the highest-profile corporate backings in recent political history. The move has intensified scrutiny over outside influence in the election amid growing debates over campaign finance transparency.
Tech mogul Elon Musk has formally endorsed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race after bankrolling his campaign for several weeks. The tech billionaire and one-time trillionaire has spent more than $150 million on Paxton’s candidacy as the lone donor to Texas PAC, a political action committee supporting Paxton. In a post to the...
