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Elon Musk's millions fail to deliver Texas for the Republicans in fierce midterms

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BBCElon Musk's millions fail to deliver Texas for the Republicans in fierce midterms
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The billionaire's political action committee (Pac) contributed $47m (£35m) to Ken Paxton's campaign.

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