[Midterm Election Campaign Intensifies: Total Donations Surpass $2.77 Billion, Musk Becomes Largest Individual Political Donor in Modern US History with $446 Million] Odaily Planet Daily reports that in the 2026 midterm election cycle, the top 50 donors have contributed a total of $2.77 billion, with approximately $1.67 billion from Republican campaigns, $832 million from Democratic campaigns, and $264 million from special interest groups. Among individual donors, Musk leads with approximately $446 million, setting a record as the largest individual political donor in modern US history. The funds primarily flowed to super PACs and related organizations supporting Republican candidates. (Washington Post)