Musk’s quiet backing in Texas Senate race tests GOP strategy

Elon Musk is quietly backing Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’s competitive Senate race through his America PAC, while Republicans urge him to stay low-profile after his public, high-spending Wisconsin bid. External GOP groups like MAGA Inc. are pouring money into Paxton’s campaign, narrowing his fundraising gap with Talarico and shifting the race in Paxton’s favor. Democrats say they welcome Musk’s involvement as a test of elite influence and argue the dynamic could become a broader national storyline if Musk’s presence grows.