Elon Musk’s America PAC has begun spending on the U.S. midterm elections, disclosing about $800,000 in political activity aimed at supporting Republican candidates in competitive House and Senate races. Multiple outlets report the first wave of spending comes from filings made in the past month and focuses largely on battleground states, including Texas and Maine.

Sources describe the disbursements as part of a broader effort to help Republicans maintain or regain control of Congress as the elections approach. The coverage generally characterizes the spending as targeted toward closely contested races, with Texas cited as a top destination for funds, and Maine also listed among the states receiving support. Some reports frame the effort as part of a larger pattern of political spending, noting Musk’s vehicle had spent heavily in 2024, while others emphasize the new tranche as the start of a sustained midterm investment.

While details vary by outlet, the reporting converges on the same theme: America PAC is using disclosed funds in early-season filings to influence midterm contests, especially competitive Senate races, ahead of the November vote.