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Elon Musk Pumps $7m into Ohio Senate Race
Elon Musk donates $7.9m to boost Ohio Republican Jon Husted ahead of critical midterm election.
In brief
Elon Musk donates $7.9m to boost Ohio Republican Jon Husted ahead of critical midterm election. Elon Musk spent $7.9 million supporting Jon Husted's Ohio Senate reelection bid to counter GOP turnout fears. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Elon Musk's Ohio Senate Support
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is pumping millions of dollars into the Ohio Senate race in support of Republican incumbent Jon Husted.
Musk's $7.9m Super PAC Spending
According to Guardrails action analysis, Musk has spent $7.9 million supporting Husted's reelection bid through his super PAC.
Husted's Campaign Fundraising
Husted's campaign reported raising $19.2 million of its own funds from the beginning of last year through June 30.
Ohio Senate Race Significance
The Ohio contest is a crucial one in determining which party will control the chamber after the midterms.
Husted vs. Brown Polling
Polls show a tight contest between Husted and Democrat Sherrod Brown with Brown retaining an edge in most recent polls.
GOP Turnout Concerns
Ohio Republicans are concerned about low voter turnout hurting the GOP amid GOP turnout fears.
In short
Elon Musk spent $7.9 million supporting Jon Husted's Ohio Senate reelection bid to counter GOP turnout fears.
