Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections
The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups.
According to Al Jazeera English, the 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups.
This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Elon Musk and Republican-aligned.
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- Elon Musk, Republican-aligned
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