Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans

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Source context: Trillionaire Elon Musk has quietly become the biggest known spender in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in the House and Senate

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