Musk builds presidential-level Republican midterm field operation

Summary

Elon Musk has assembled what WIRED describes as a presidential-level field operation for this midterm cycle, taking over much of the Republican Party's get-out-the-vote effort. This follows The Hindu's report that Musk spent $276 million on midterm elections to help Republicans retain control of Congress, and The Globe and Mail's report that he donated more than US$276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities.

Timeline

1. WIRED

   16 Oct 2026, 15:25 UTCSource ↗

   WIRED reports that Musk has assembled a presidential-level field operation this midterm cycle, taking over the Republican Party's get-out-the-vote effort.