Musk launches midterm election plan aimed at helping Trump attract more local voters

BlockBeats News, January 23, Musk is reopening his wallet and activating his political operation mechanism in preparation for the 2026 midterm elections. The world's richest man has already donated $10 million this year to a Republican Senate candidate, and his previously frosty relationship with Trump has also thawed.

According to people familiar with the plans, Musk’s political team has met with several potential service providers in recent weeks for possible midterm election work, focusing on experts in digital and SMS marketing. These sources said that Musk’s chief political strategist, Chris Young, is leading these efforts and meeting with vendors, some political candidates, and their teams.

Sources revealed that for the 2026 midterm elections, Musk’s goal is to convert Trump supporters—some of whom previously only voted for Trump in presidential elections—into voters who participate in midterm and local elections.

Analysis points out that the reconciliation between the two represents an emerging pragmatic alliance: Trump will regain Musk’s financial and technological infrastructure support, while Musk maintains a channel of policy influence within the government. Musk is using his social media platform to amplify his vision of building a leaner U.S. government, centered on drastically cutting federal spending, deregulation, and implementing citizenship verification in voting. (Golden Ten Data)