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Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

The Guardian US · October 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM

Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

Incumbent Mike Lawler is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in state’s 17th congressional district US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 in New York’s highly competitive 17th congressional district race to help Mike Lawler, the Republican incumbent, hold on to his seat.

Lawler, a moderate Republican, is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in the Hudson valley.

It is among the most-watched races that could determine whether Republicans hold on to their majority in Congress.

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Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

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