The midterm election battle is intensifying: total cumulative donations have surpassed $2.77 billion, with Musk becoming the largest individual political donor in modern U.S. history with $446 million in donations

Odaily reports: In the 2026 midterm election cycle, the cumulative funding from the top 50 donors has grown to $2.77 billion, of which approximately $1.67 billion is related to Republican-affiliated donations, about $832 million to Democratic-affiliated donations, and approximately $264 million to special interest groups.

Among individual donors, Musk ranks first with approximately $446 million, also setting a record as the largest individual political donor in modern U.S. history, with funds primarily flowing to super PACs and related organizations supporting Republican candidates. (The Washington Post)