Texas Senate Race Becomes Most Expensive Ever as Elon Musk Funds Ken Paxton Backers

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How the sides differ Left sources stress Republican worry about the midterms; alternative sources highlight Musk's funding and the Democratic fundraising edge; right sources focus on Musk's quiet role and the spending total.

The Texas Senate race is described as the most expensive in U.S. history, with the right-leaning source citing $500 million spent so far. Elon Musk is reported to be funding efforts supporting Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, including through a super PAC, according to the right-leaning and alternative outlets. Alternative sources add that Musk's PAC has also boosted Republicans in the state's five most competitive House races, and that Democrats are outraising Republicans in key Congress races. The left-leaning source says the contest shows why Donald Trump and the Republican Party are worried about the midterms.

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Left NYThe New York TimesAmerica’s Most Expensive Senate Race

Presents the Texas race as a sign of Republican and Trump concern about the midterm elections, without mentioning Musk in the excerpt.

Alternative · 2 sources CNBCCNBC5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon Musk

• TTruthoutElon Musk Is Bankrolling Massive Push for Ken Paxton in Texas

Centers on money, noting Musk's spending for Paxton and House candidates alongside a Democratic fundraising advantage in key races.

Right DSThe Daily SignalElon Musk’s Quiet Role in the Most Expensive Senate Race in History

Focuses on Musk's role as a major funder behind Paxton and the record spending, citing Federal Election Commission filings.