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Musk super PAC reports $800,000 in initial midterm spending

America PAC directed direct-mail expenditures into key Senate and House races, focusing heavily on Texas and Maine.

Updated Sep 3, 2026 · 15:46 UTC4 reports

The short version

America PAC disclosed roughly $800,000 in its first independent expenditures for the 2026 midterm general election.[Politico · CNBC]
The vast majority of funds targeted Senate contests, led by over $247,000 in Texas and about $170,000 in Maine, along with nearly $90,000 across eight House races.[Politico · CBS News · CNBC · Fox News]
The disbursements were categorized as direct-mail printing costs following reports that Elon Musk authorized up to $120 million in midterm spending.[Politico · CNBC · Fox News]

America PAC disclosed roughly $800,000 in independent expenditures across Senate and House races between late August and September.[Politico · CNBC]
The expenditures were categorized as printing expenses for direct-mail political advertising.[CNBC · Fox News]
More than $247,000 was deployed in the Texas Senate race supporting Ken Paxton and opposing James Talarico.[CBS News · Fox News]
Roughly $170,000 was spent in the Maine Senate race to assist Sen. Susan Collins and oppose Troy Jackson.[CNBC · Fox News]
America PAC directed nearly $90,000 across eight competitive House campaigns.[Politico]
FEC filings through June 30 showed the PAC had raised $50.3 million and spent $52.3 million, leaving approximately $274,000 on hand prior to the new filings.[CNBC]

The full magnitude and timeline of future midterm spending remain unconfirmed after media reports indicated Musk authorized between $100 million and $120 million.[Politico · CNBC]

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.