After Texas' blue wave, what happens to Elon Musk and SpaceX?
Summary
The article examines how a reported Democratic sweep in Texas’s 2026 midterm elections could affect Elon Musk’s political ties and SpaceX’s plans in the state. It says Musk could keep backing Republicans, shift toward a more moderate political approach, or expand his business presence in other red states, but the article does not establish what he will do.Key Facts
- Musk moved to Texas in 2020 after public disputes with California authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- SpaceX focused its Starship program in South Texas in 2021 and began calling its facilities near the Rio Grande Starbase.
- Musk announced in July 2024 that SpaceX would move its corporate headquarters from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas.
- The article says SpaceX announced plans for a Terafab factory in Grimes County, Texas, with more than 100 million square feet of manufacturing space.
- According to the article’s account of a New York Times report, Musk invested an estimated $474 million in Republican campaigns during the 2026 midterms, with nearly half going to Texas candidates.
- After Texas election results showed a major Republican defeat, Musk posted on X that data centers in space looked appealing.
- The article outlines two possible political paths for Musk: continuing to support Republicans or moderating his political approach.
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