The midterm races to watch if you care about money, Musk, and the AI boom
Source: Business Insider ·
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has a lot at stake, with record donations powering a last-minute effort to save a Texas Senate seat and perhaps the GOP majority.
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Michael Gonzalez/Getty; Brandon Bell/Getty; BIThe midterms will be, in part, a referendum on AI and Big Tech backlash.SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, in particular, has a lot at stake.Here are the key races that we're watching.The 2026 midterms have arrived.Beyond control of Congress, Tuesday's election will illustrate the extent of Silicon Valley's political power and the breadth of the AI backlash.SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, in particular, has a lot at stake, with record donations powering a last-minute effort to save a Texas Senate seat and perhaps the GOP majority, too.In addition to the candidates, there are big ballot questions looming, none more so than the California wealth tax fight.Here's what we're watching.Ohio SenateSen. Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, walks past President Donald TrumpKevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesCandidates: Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican; former Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat; Bill Redpath, a libertarian; and Greg Levy, an independentWhere it stands: Husted, a former…
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