The GOP Senate Leadership Fund raised a record $272.9 million in the third quarter, boosted by a $158 million donation from Elon Musk, giving Republicans a financial edge as they defend their Senate majority.
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01Summary
- 01The Senate Leadership Fund raised $272.9 million from July to September, its largest quarterly haul ever.
- 02Elon Musk contributed $158 million to the super PAC in September, including two donations of $75 million and $83 million.
- 03The Democratic Senate Majority PAC raised $151 million in the third quarter, also a record.
- 04The SLF ended September with over $155 million in cash, compared with $111.8 million for its Democratic counterpart.
- 05The super PAC redirected resources from North Carolina to Kansas and committed $15 million to defend Senator Pete Ricketts in Nebraska.
02Why it matters
This record fundraising gives Republicans a significant financial advantage in key Senate races, potentially deciding control of the chamber and shaping national policy.
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