Texas Senate race becomes costliest ever with record $573 million spent
The Texas Senate race will cost $573 million, a record. Musk is backing Republican Paxton against Democrat Talarico.
The Senate race has become the most expensive in the country's history. Elon Musk and wealthy PACs are putting hundreds of millions behind Ken Paxton.
Democrat James Talarico has raised $134 million, mostly from small donors and some wealthy backers. Talarico is heavily outspent and compared his fight to David versus Goliath.
The race has drawn national attention because Texas was long considered reliably Republican. Talarico has raised record amounts.
But he is far behind due to Musk's backing.
Why it mattersRecord campaign spending shows how billionaires like Musk now shape Senate races directly. Voters are watching whether money alone can decide elections.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but a Texas Democrat victory could shift US Senate control and Australia's strategic relationship with America.
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