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Elon Musk settles lawsuits over $1 million voter giveaway

10/17/2026

Elon Musk has agreed to settle two lawsuits filed in Austin, Texas, regarding a 2024 voter giveaway initiative. The specific terms of the settlement have not been made public.

In 2024, Musk promised to distribute $1 million daily to a randomly selected registered voter in a swing state.

This announcement triggered legal challenges and drew suits from two Arizona residents who alleged the lottery was a fraud.

The plaintiffs claimed that when Musk announced the sweepstakes, he falsely represented that the prizes would be awarded randomly.

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