Elon Musk Casts Early Texas Ballot, Warns Democratic 'Clean Sweep' Could Make US a 'Permanent' One-Party State: 'End of Democracy'

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said he cast an early ballot in Texas and urged voters to back Republican Senate candidates, citing concerns that Democrats could gain unified control of Washington after the 2028 elections.

Musk took to X and shared about his voting in Texas on Friday.

🇺🇸🇺🇸 I voted early today in Texas!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 30, 2026

In another post, Musk, also the CEO of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX), stated that his “biggest concern” is that a Democratic “clean sweep” in the presidency, House and Senate could result in statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico to increase Senate seats, alongside changes to immigration policy with open borders.

He also pointed to a possible expansion of the Supreme Court, arguing those actions could establish a lasting one-party government. Musk said other considerations were less important than preventing that scenario.

“This would result in America becoming a permanent one-party state and the end of democracy in any meaningful sense of the word,” he said.

Musk argued that maintaining at least 51 Republican Senate seats in 2029 is essential to preventing the outcome in question, urging voters to prioritize electing Republican senators above all other considerations.

My biggest concern is that if there is a clean sweep by Democrats of the House, Senate and Presidency in 2028, they will:

1. Make DC and Puerto Rico states to gain a strong majority in the Senate.

2. Open the borders and legalize everyone living in America illegally to cement…

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 30, 2026

Musk’s Immigration Warnings and GOP Spending

Musk’s latest warning follows earlier comments about immigration and political power. In December 2025, he warned that "importing voters" could create a single-party supermajority, highlighting Minnesota, California and New York. Musk stated that U.S. leaders are using immigration to build a left-leaning voter base dependent on government benefits, citing Rep. Ilhan Omar and Minnesota’s Somali community. "We stand on the precipice of disaster, an end to America," wrote Musk.

The billionaire reportedly planned to spend over $360 million backing Republican candidates in the midterms and donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super political action committee (PAC) backing the party’s candidates. This includes a group supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton‘s Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized Musk, accusing him of seeking to keep Republicans in power to increase his wealth. Elon Musk has contributed more than $276 million to Republican groups and his super PAC since early July, according to a New York Times report.

Musk vowed to target those he believes are orchestrating criticism against him, following reports that Democrats could investigate him if they regain control of Congress. He warned, "Live by the sword, die by the sword," adding that he would pursue those "pulling the strings" rather than just their public-facing critics.

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