Musk revives America PAC for Republican midterm push ahead of Nov. 3 elections
WASHINGTON, July 30. Elon Musk is reviving America PAC, the super PAC that spent more than $260 million helping elect President Trump in 2024, for a midterm voter-turnout operation ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, Axios reported. The group will run door-knocking, digital advertising and direct mail campaigns focused on conservative voters, including those less likely to cast ballots in a non-presidential year, according to sources with knowledge of the plans.
Key takeaways
- Elon Musk is reviving America PAC, which spent more than $260 million to help elect President Trump in 2024, for a midterm voter-turnout operation ahead of the Nov. 3 elections.
- The 2026 effort will run door-knocking, digital advertising and direct mail focused on conservative voters and will be led by Musk's top political adviser, Chris Young.
- America PAC knocked on more than 10 million doors across more than a half-dozen swing states in 2024 and will coordinate with other GOP groups on turnout while they handle TV advertising.
- GOP super PACs and committees hold a more-than-$300 million cash advantage over Democrats, plus $400 million in Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC, to offset an environment favoring Democrats.
- Musk's representatives declined to say how much he plans to spend this cycle.
WASHINGTON, July 30. Elon Musk is reviving America PAC, the super PAC that spent more than $260 million helping elect President Trump in 2024, for a midterm voter-turnout operation ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, Axios reported. The group will run door-knocking, digital advertising and direct mail campaigns focused on conservative voters, including those less likely to cast ballots in a non-presidential year, according to sources with knowledge of the plans.
America PAC's 2026 operation
The super PAC knocked on more than 10 million doors in 2024 across more than a half-dozen swing states, the organization has said. For 2026, it will coordinate with other groups in the Republican ecosystem, concentrating on turnout while other GOP organizations direct resources toward television advertising. Musk's top political adviser, Chris Young, will lead the effort. Musk's representatives declined to say how much he plans to spend this cycle.
James Blair, Trump's senior political adviser, said America PAC "was an essential partner" for the 2024 get-out-the-vote operation and called its return "a huge boost for Republicans across the country." America PAC spokesperson Andrew Romeo said the group is "excited to again be part of the team" alongside Trump's political apparatus.
Republican money edge and congressional stakes
GOP super PACs and committees already hold a more-than-$300 million cash advantage over Democratic counterparts, and Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC holds an additional $400 million, according to Axios. Republicans are counting on that edge to offset a political environment favoring Democrats, driven by Trump's low approval ratings on the economy and the Iran war, both of which have put GOP control of the House and possibly the Senate in jeopardy.
Musk's recent history with Trump and the GOP
Musk spent four months leading the Department of Government Efficiency before a falling-out with Trump, during which he floated forming a third party to work against the GOP. His objections centered on spending in Trump's "big, beautiful bill." Relations recovered by the end of 2025, and Musk returned to Republican giving. He cut a $10 million check to Nate Morris, the Kentucky GOP Senate candidate, who later withdrew from the race to accept a position in the Trump administration.