Key facts
- Elon Musk donated $168 million to Republican super PACs.
- Ken Paxton is the Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race.
- James Talarico is Paxton's Democratic opponent.
- The race is considered one of the most competitive in the US.
Elon Musk has injected tens of millions of dollars into the closely watched Texas Senate race, donating $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund in September and an additional $10 million to Lone Star Liberty Pac, which supports Republican candidate Ken Paxton. These contributions represent a significant portion of the Republican fundraising efforts in the state. Paxton's Democratic opponent, James Talarico, has also raised a record-breaking $64 million in the third quarter, highlighting the race's competitiveness. Despite the substantial financial backing for Paxton, polls indicate a tight contest between the two candidates.