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Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms

BBC Technology • Wed, 04 Nov 2026

Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.

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Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.

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Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.

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