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Did Musk's super PAC spend $800k or $840k on Ken Paxton?
Sep 3, 2026 · world · 3 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below
Where the coverage splits
Musk PAC $800k claim — 2 outlets
CNBC and ABC17News state the super PAC spent $800,000.
CNBC · Sep 3, 2026
Elon Musk's super PAC spends over $800,000 in key Senate races
ABC17News.com · Sep 5, 2026
Elon Musk's super PAC spends $800,000 to support Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race
Musk PAC $840k claim — 1 outlet
CNN reports the super PAC spent $840,000.
cnn.com · Sep 5, 2026
Elon Musk's PAC spends $840,000 to support Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race
What the facts support
- Ken Paxton is the Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race.
- Super PACs are spending money to support his campaign.
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