Republican backers dominate list of top 10 midterm donors as Elon Musk boosts head-spinning 2026 total

By Ada Carlston · Fast Company · 10/29/2026

Republican megadonors are motivated by crypto and AI this midterm cycle. Among the top 10 donors for the 2026 midterm elections, eight are pushing for Republican control of Congress. The top 40 donors gave over $2.4 billion by mid-October 2026, compared with a much smaller inflation-adjusted total…

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