# Musk's Tesla-SpaceX Merger Dreams Likely Dead

> Democrats' election win probably ends Musk's Tesla-SpaceX merger plans.
- Title: Musk's Tesla-SpaceX Merger Dreams Likely Dead · Jalopnik
- Summary: Democrats' election win probably ends Musk's Tesla-SpaceX merger plans. Democrats winning both chambers of Congress likely kills Elon Musk's Tesla-SpaceX…
- Keywords: elon musk, tesla, spacex, merger, democrats, house, senate, election, united states, republicans, election results, musk merger
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2306808/tesla-spacex-merger-dreams-likely-dead
- Author: Collin Woodard
- Published: 2026-11-04T17:51:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, tesla, spacex, merger, democrats, house, senate, election, united states, republicans, election results, musk merger
## Election Results
Democrats won both the House and Senate in a wave of victories.
## Musk's Merger Plans
Musk wanted to merge Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter into one AI company.
## Musk's Election Spending
Musk spent $474 million on elections but lost all races.
## Musk's Political Activities
Musk inflamed a race riot in Ireland and campaigned for Germany's AfD party.
## Democrats' Mandate
Democrats have a mandate to stop Trump administration policies.
## Merkle's Timeline
Musk's merger timeline was 'within the next 12 months' but unlikely.
## What Happens Next
Democrats will likely block Musk's merger plans.
## Key takeaway

Democrats winning both chambers of Congress likely kills Elon Musk's Tesla-SpaceX merger ambitions.