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Midterm Election Donors Lost Money
Elon Musk and other big donors lost money in Texas Senate race.
In brief
Elon Musk and other big donors lost money in Texas Senate race. Elon Musk spent $474 million on Texas Senate race but Ken Paxton lost. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Elon Musk's Election Spending
Elon Musk spent $474 million in the midterms, making him the biggest known donor in American history.
Musk's Texas Senate Race
Musk spent $212 million on Ken Paxton's Texas Senate race, who lost with 4.25 million votes.
Paxton's Vote Count
Democrat James Talarico got 5.45 million votes, Paxton received 4.25 million votes.
MAGA Inc. Spending
MAGA Inc. spent $37.65 million in Texas Senate general election, about $9 per vote Paxton received.
Senate Leadership Fund
SLF PAC spent $30 million in North Carolina Senate race, losing to Roy Cooper.
SLF in Iowa
SLF spent $51 million in Iowa Senate race, losing to Josh Turek.
Defend American Jobs in Ohio
Defend American Jobs spent $56.58 million on Ohio Senate race, supporting Jon Husted.
No Going Back PAC
No Going Back PAC spent $28.7 million in Ohio Senate race, losing to Jon Husted.
Musk's Overall Result
Musk's $474 million spent on Texas Senate race resulted in Ken Paxton losing.
Key Election Outcome
Elon Musk and other big donors lost money in Texas Senate race.
Here's the gist
Elon Musk spent $474 million on Texas Senate race but Ken Paxton lost.
