Musk warns of Democratic sweep in midterms
The gist
Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged voters to elect 51 Republican senators to prevent a Democratic sweep.
He is spending heavily on GOP races as the Senate stays a toss-up.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026The New York Times reports Musk gave $5 million last month to the campaign of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, per a new campaign-finance filing.
- Oct 30, 2026Musk says on X that a Democratic clean sweep of the House, Senate and presidency in 2028 would mean "game over for America" and a "permanent one-party state."
- Oct 30, 2026Musk says he voted early and urges voters to elect Republican senators, saying 51 Republican senators in 2029 is all that is needed to prevent the outcome.