Elon Musk's large donations did not change the election outcome in Texas. Democrats won the Senate and governor races.
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Original headline: Tesla, SpaceX Stocks Are Down. It’s the Midterms.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.6T |
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 398.22 |
| Change that session | -1.39% |
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