Elon Musk is the donor behind Senate Republicans’ massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton

A local news story from Texas, reported by KVUE Austin.

Local News · Texas · October 16, 2026

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The world’s wealthiest man transformed the U.S. Senate race with a massive cash infusion to the Senate GOP’s main outside group, which has taken over the airwaves.

Reported by KVUE Austin, October 16, 2026. Read the full story at KVUE Austin →

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