Elon Musk has once again shown support for Republican candidates in this year’s midterm elections, particularly in Texas, where the Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico is highly competitive. While Musk was more visible in the 2025 Wisconsin state Supreme Court race, he has been more subdued in Texas so far, despite living in the state and having major companies like Tesla and SpaceX based there. He has not yet announced any in-person events or promised the $1 million checks to voters he gave in Wisconsin. Republican strategists in Texas have privately expressed a desire for Musk to keep a lower profile. Several Republicans involved in the Senate race have said they hope Musk follows the model he used in 2024, which contributed to a Republican sweep in both the White House and Congress. They fear that if Musk becomes more involved, Democrats might try to paint him as a threat to the election process. On the other hand, Democrats are encouraging Musk to take a more active role in Texas. Nathan Johnson, a Democrat running against Paxton, said, "Elon, bring it. You've failed in Wisconsin. You'll fail in Texas." A more visible Musk campaign would support Talarico’s argument that the real divide in America is not left versus right, but "top versus bottom," with elites and billionaires controlling the working class. A Texas-based Democratic strategist said Musk’s late entry into the race could strengthen Talarico’s narrative. The Texas Senate race has drawn Musk’s attention due to the conservative pushback against Talarico’s past remarks on transgender issues, including his statement that "God is nonbinary." Musk has previously spoken about his transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, saying she was "not a girl" and "dead," and claimed he had been "tricked" into authorizing her trans-related medical treatment. Wilson has described Musk as an absent and cruel father who mistreated her for being queer and feminine. Musk’s America PAC has already spent nearly $5.2 million on digital ads, mail, phone calls, and pamphlets in Texas, with that number expected to rise. In total, the super PAC has spent $14.7 million on congressional races, including seven Senate races and nearly three dozen House races. The group has focused the most money on Texas, followed by Ohio and Michigan. Republican groups have had to ramp up their financial support for Paxton due to an initial fundraising disadvantage. Talarico had $21 million in cash on hand compared to Paxton’s $1.7 million as of June. Now, a flood of Republican money is pouring in, shifting the balance in Paxton’s favor. America PAC’s spokesperson said the group is coordinating fully with the GOP and investing in key states and districts that will determine control of the House and Senate. Despite Paxton’s legal troubles, including impeachment and indictment, and his contentious primary win against Sen. John Cornyn, he remains a top target for Democrats in a state where they have not won a statewide race in three decades.