TechnologyJanuary 20, 2026

Big Donation, Big Primary: Musk and the Kentucky Senate Race

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Key Vocabulary

donation/dəˈneɪ.ʃən/

money given to help a person or group.

"The campaign received a large donation."

super PAC/ˈsuː.pər ˌpiː.eɪˈsiː/

a group that can raise and spend money to support candidates but not give directly to them.

"The ad was paid for by a super PAC."

candidate/ˈkæn.dɪ.dət/

a person who tries to win an election.

"She is a candidate for city council."

Listening

Big Donation, Big Primary: Musk and the Kentucky Senate Race

Elon Musk gave $10 million to help Nate Morris in the Kentucky Senate race. The money went to the Fight for Kentucky super PAC that supports Morris. This large donation helps the campaign pay for ads and events.

Nate Morris is a businessman who runs Rubicon. He is running in the Republican primary to replace Senator Mitch McConnell. The primary will be on May 19, 2026 in Kentucky. Campaign workers can use the funds to hire staff and buy radio and TV time. Voters in Kentucky will see more ads and events before the May 19 primary.

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Quiz

1. Who gave $10 million?

2. Where did the money go?

3. When is the primary?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you trust money from outside your state to influence local elections? Why or why not?

Have you ever seen political ads during a local election? What did you think of them?

What do you think about business people running for political office?