Latest Fact-Checks In States

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Gwen Moore
Gwen Moore
stated on October 20, 2020 a virtual rally
You can vote in Wisconsin with a photo ID "even if that ID is expired or you've moved."
Mostly True
By Eric Litke • October 21, 2020
Glenn Grothman
Glenn Grothman
stated on October 4, 2020 Newsletter
Says the U.S. House’s COVID-19 relief bill, advanced by Democrats, “strips states of their right to administer elections.”
False
By Haley BeMiller • October 9, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on October 4, 2020 a Facebook post
“Wisconsin Republicans have not passed a single bill in 6 months.”
True
By Eric Litke • October 7, 2020
MacIver Institute
MacIver Institute
stated on September 23, 2020 an online article
“Bad math (is) driving Wisconsin’s exploding positive test rate.”
Pants on Fire!
By Eric Litke • September 29, 2020
Mike Pence
Mike Pence
stated on August 26, 2020 his speech at the Republican National Convention
“President Trump marshalled the full resources of our federal government from the outset. He directed us to forge a seamless partnership with governors across America in both political parties.”
Mostly False
By Amy Sherman, Jon Greenberg, Victoria Knight • August 27, 2020
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on August 5, 2020 a tweet
"The GOP lawyer who helped Kanye West get on the ballot in Wisconsin is actively working for Donald Trump's campaign."
True
By Haley BeMiller • August 6, 2020
Wisconsin state Senate Democrats
Wisconsin state Senate Democrats
stated on July 24, 2020 a news release
Say Wisconsin Republican lawmakers have done nothing "while neighboring states like Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan have already implemented safety precautions like requiring individuals to wear masks."
Mostly True
By Haley BeMiller • July 31, 2020
Sean Hannity
Sean Hannity
stated on July 21, 2020 an episode of his TV show
The Trump administration has had “zero unfulfilled equipment and supply requests from state governors.”
False
By Bill McCarthy • July 27, 2020
Republican Party of Wisconsin
Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on July 7, 2020 a tweet
Says “Democratic Mayors in some of Wisconsin's largest cities closed voting locations in April to cause chaos.”
False
By Haley BeMiller • July 14, 2020
Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter
stated on May 23, 2020 Twitter
Republicans didn't "increase state funding for nursing homes in the last budget."
False
By Madeline Heim • July 6, 2020
Chris Kapenga
Chris Kapenga
stated on June 21, 2020 a radio interview
The Tony Evers administration is wrong to blame old computer software being used to process unemployment claims; it “has nothing to do with” the backlog.
Half-True
By Laura Schulte • July 3, 2020
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on June 9, 2020 Facebook post
Wisconsin was the last state to start paying COVID-related federal unemployment benefits.
Mostly True
By Laura Schulte • June 30, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on June 12, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Gov. Tony Evers “removed the American flag from the Capitol building”
Pants on Fire!
By Eric Litke • June 29, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on June 17, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Maine Gov. Janet Mills is “using taxpayer money to buy cars for those on welfare, without a public hearing on the rules. If someone on welfare sells the car for cash without the state’s approval, the rules don’t allow the state to prosecute them for car theft.”
Half-True
By Bill McCarthy • June 29, 2020
Romaine Quinn
Romaine Quinn
stated on June 18, 2020 a radio interview
Says Gov. Evers “has refused to identify or discipline the staff member who secretly taped” a conversation with GOP leaders.
Half-True
By Haley BeMiller • June 29, 2020
Tom Tiffany
Tom Tiffany
stated on May 26, 2020 a tweet
Says the state “health secretary says don't go to hospitals or clinics, now the tourism secretary says don't recreate.”
Mostly False
By Laura Schulte • May 28, 2020
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on May 20, 2020 a tweet
“Rogue” Michigan official sent absentee ballots to 7.7 million people “illegally and without authorization” ahead of the primaries and general election.
Pants on Fire!
By Amy Sherman • May 20, 2020
Wisconsin state Senate Democrats
Wisconsin state Senate Democrats
stated on May 8, 2020 news release
Says GOP state Sen. Patrick Testin is responsible for lost $25M in federal funding, because he refused “to do his job.”
Mostly False
By Haley BeMiller • May 20, 2020
Don Pridemore
Don Pridemore
stated on April 24, 2020 an interview
Says Gov. Tony Evers “has never had a real job.”
False
By D.L. Davis • May 8, 2020
Chris Kapenga
Chris Kapenga
stated on April 6, 2020 an email
Says it’s illegal to hold an absentee-only election or mail ballots to every registered voter
True
By Haley BeMiller • May 8, 2020
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