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Elon Musk doles out campaign cash in Pa. to Perry, 2 other GOP lawmakers in swing districts
PennLive ^ | 3 September A.D. 2026 | Fallon Roth

Posted on 09/03/2026 9:06:15 PM PDT by lightman

The richest man in the world, who was laser-focused on delivering Pennsylvania for President Donald Trump in 2024, is wielding his wallet in the Keystone State once again to support Republicans in three swing congressional districts ahead of the midterms.

America PAC, Musk’s super PAC, has contributed roughly $12,000 apiece in support of U.S. Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, of Lehigh; Rob Bresnahan, of Lackawanna; and Scott Perry, of York — all GOP incumbents facing tough reelection challenges, according to an independent expenditure report filed Wednesday.

Though small potatoes in comparison, America PAC’s contributions in Pa. come roughly two years after Musk launched his intense and unprecedented efforts to mobilize voters in Pennsylvania for Trump when he spent millions of dollars, hosted a disinformation-filled town hall in Delaware County, and offered $1 million to random voters who signed a petition from his super PAC.

Republicans lauded Musk for the energy and clout he brought to the campaign trail and it earned him a place in Trump’s inner circle at the time, leading to his turbulent tenure overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency.

The PAC’s contributions for the congressional races went toward printing at Storytellers Group LLC, a Tennessee-based company, according to the report. He also contributed to several other competitive races across the country.

Even though Musk is not yet deeply involved in Pennsylvania, the PAC’s spending signifies that the billionaire likely views these three congressional seats as important as both parties vie for control of the U.S. House.

America PAC and spokespersons for Mackenzie, Bresnahan, and Perry did not immediately return a request for comment.

The PAC also has yet to make a contribution in support of U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R.-Bucks, will also be defending his seat against Democratic challenger Bob Harvie in a swing district this November.

The Bucks County Republican already has a massive war chest of his own, far surpassing his GOP counterparts in total fundraising.

“I think Fitzpatrick is fairly well positioned regardless of what Mr. Musk does or does not do,” said Christopher Nicholas, a GOP strategist.

But the three GOP incumbents benefiting from Musk’s latest spending all lagged their Democratic challengers in fundraising during the most recent quarter. And Tesla and SpaceX’s CEO’s support could help close the gap.

Musk has become a figure of scorn for Pennsylvania Democrats, and the challengers of Mackenzie, Bresnahan, and Perry all criticized his involvement in their respective races.

Bob Brooks, a retired firefighter and union leader who is challenging Mackenzie, seen as one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the nation, said in a statement that Musk is “spending a fortune to buy this congressional seat” in the Lehigh Valley.

“I have a message for Elon and Ryan: Pennsylvania’s Seventh district is not for sale,” he said.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: elonmusk; fallonroth; musk; pennlive; pennsylvania

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1 posted on 09/03/2026 9:06:15 PM PDT by lightman
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To: fatima; Fresh Wind; st.eqed; xsmommy; House Atreides; Nowhere Man; PaulZe; brityank; Physicist; ...

Pennsylvania Ping!

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2 posted on 09/03/2026 9:08:56 PM PDT by lightman (Beat the Philly fraud machine the Amish did onest, ja? Nein, zweimal they did already!)
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To: fatima; Fresh Wind; st.eqed; xsmommy; House Atreides; Nowhere Man; PaulZe; brityank; Physicist; ...

Scott Perry “Soldier, Patriot, Businessman” (as on his campaign signs) is one of the most vilified GOP US House members, in no small part for his serving as Chairman of he Freedom Caucus.

His second-time-around opponent is a carpetbagger from Washington State who acquired name recognition as the long time evening news anchor of WGAL-TV8.


3 posted on 09/03/2026 9:30:22 PM PDT by lightman (Beat the Philly fraud machine the Amish did onest, ja? Nein, zweimal they did already!)
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To: lightman
The PAC also has yet to make a contribution in support of U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R.-Bucks, will also be defending his seat against Democratic challenger Bob Harvie in a swing district this November.

The Bucks County Republican already has a massive war chest of his own, far surpassing his GOP counterparts in total fundraising.

“I think Fitzpatrick is fairly well positioned regardless of what Mr. Musk does or does not do,” said Christopher Nicholas, a GOP strategis

Fitzpatrick the fudgepacker is a useless RINO.

4 posted on 09/03/2026 9:35:27 PM PDT by lightman (Beat the Philly fraud machine the Amish did onest, ja? Nein, zweimal they did already!)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; cardinal4; ...

5 posted on 09/03/2026 10:54:25 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (TDS -- it's not just for DNC shills and jihadists anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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