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Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

First seen Oct 19, 2026, 5:30 PM ET · Updated Oct 21, 2026, 2:55 PM ET · 2 outlets

Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsTexas PoliticsElon Musk & Starlink

2 outlets (The Guardian US and NBC News) are covering this story.

How outlets are covering this: 2 outlets ran their own headlines on this story. Both headlines use “Elon”, “Musk's”. Distinct wording: The Guardian US uses “Republican” and “midterms”; NBC News uses “Democratic” and “candidate”. (Computed from the headlines below.)

• The Guardian US reports: “Incumbent Mike Lawler is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in state’s 17th congressional districtUS politics live – latest updatesElon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 …”
• NBC News reports: “State Rep. Gina Hinojosa alleged in her lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott is “unlawfully withholding communications” between his office and tech CEO Elon Musk.”

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• The Guardian US: Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms
• NBC News: Texas Democratic candidate for governor sues to review emails between Elon Musk and Greg Abbott

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