Tesla is trading 8.65% lower at $348.80 as investors weigh concerns that Democratic midterm victories could bring greater scrutiny of Elon Musk’s businesses. - Reuters reported election-related scrutiny concerns, including potential scrutiny of AI data-center projects. - Separate coverage said Tesla–SpaceX merger prospects and regulatory hurdles were weighing on shares. - The broader market is also lower; no Tesla announcement explaining the morning move was identified, and live volume details were not provided.