Elon Musk donated $10 million to boost Nate Morris as he seeks to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in the 2026 midterm elections.
The Republican businessman hopes the donation will provide a lift in the competitive primary to succeed the retiring former Senate majority leader.
Elon Musk backs Kentucky GOP Senate candidate Nate Morris with $10M donation https://t.co/44BbWRtdIA pic.twitter.com/vDqgFnSk3Z
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The Tesla CEO’s donation may be a financial boost to Morris’ campaign as he faces well-known Republican primary opponents, including former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Kentucky Representative Andy Barr.
Whoever prevails during that primary will be viewed as the favorite to win the general election, as Kentucky remains a solidly conservative
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