US 2026 midterms set to be costliest ever; Musk leads donors with $369M

Al Jazeera reports the 2026 US midterm elections are on track to be the most expensive in history, with funding concentrated among billionaires and party-affiliated organizations. Elon Musk leads with announced donations totaling $369 million, highlighting the outsized role of ultra-wealthy individuals in US campaign finance. The report underscores ongoing concerns about money in politics and potential influence on legislative outcomes.

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