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Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on October 27, 2016 a campaign rally in Springfield, Ohio:
"Thousands of Americans have been killed by illegal immigrants."
Half-True
By Miriam Valverde • November 3, 2016
Todd Starnes
Todd Starnes
stated on October 28, 2016 a commentary posted on Fox News:
"Students at the University of Texas in Austin have been advised not to wear cowboy boots or cowboy hats on Halloween."
False
By W. Gardner Selby • November 3, 2016
Republican Party of Wisconsin
Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on October 14, 2016 a radio ad:
Says Russ Feingold "formed his own political group to pay himself and his staff millions."  
Half-True
By Eric Litke • November 3, 2016
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on October 19, 2016 the third presidential debate:
In Chicago, which has the toughest gun laws in the United States, probably you could say by far, they have more gun violence than any other city.
Mostly False
By Matt Dietrich • November 3, 2016
Eric Greitens
Eric Greitens
stated on September 30, 2016 a press release:
Says Chris Koster "opposes right-to-work efforts because he has taken $8 million from ‘union bosses.’"
Half-True
By Erika Stark • November 3, 2016
Consumers for Smart Solar
Consumers for Smart Solar
stated on October 19, 2016 a web ad:
"Amendment 1 protects Florida seniors from scams and rip-offs."
False
By Joshua Gillin • November 3, 2016
Mike Pence
Mike Pence
stated on October 31, 2016 remarks in Cocoa Beach, Fla.:
"One in five American households have nobody under the same roof that's got a job."
Half-True
By Louis Jacobson • November 3, 2016
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
stated on October 10, 2016 a radio ad:
Says Russ Feingold "voted to raise taxes on Social Security benefits for seniors, he even tried to give Social Security benefits to illegal immigrants."  
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • November 3, 2016
Russ Feingold
Russ Feingold
stated on October 26, 2016 a radio ad:
Says Donald Trump and Ron Johnson "oppose a woman's right to choose and Johnson voted against the Violence Against Women Act."
Mostly True
By Tom Kertscher • November 3, 2016
One Nation PAC
One Nation PAC
stated on October 1, 2016 a political mailer:
"In two terms in the Missouri General Assembly, Jason Kander passed ZERO bills that were signed into law."
Mostly False
By Natalia Alamdari • November 3, 2016
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
stated on November 1, 2016 a campaign rally in Dade City, Fla.:
Says Donald Trump "doesn't believe in equal pay."
Half-True
By Miriam Valverde • November 2, 2016
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on November 1, 2016 a speech:
"In many instances, (people's) health care costs are more than their mortgage costs or their rent, which, by the way, is a first in American history."
Mostly False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • November 2, 2016
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on November 1, 2016 a speech:
"Wisconsin is one of several states where you can change your early ballot if you think you've made a mistake."  
True
By Tom Kertscher • November 2, 2016
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on October 30, 2016 a Tweet:
"Twitter, Google and Facebook are burying the FBI criminal investigation of Clinton. Very dishonest media!" 
False
By Lauren Carroll • November 2, 2016
Eric Greitens
Eric Greitens
stated on September 30, 2016 a press release:
Chris Koster "opposed protecting the women of Missouri" because he "was one of only four senators to vote against" a bill ending the practice of making rape victims pay for their own rape kits.
Half-True
By Ellen Cagle • November 2, 2016
Eric Greitens
Eric Greitens
stated on September 29, 2016 a press release:
Says Chris Koster "fell silent" as attorney general in pursuing a case against a free classified service accused of promoting prostitution after accepting "over $12,000 in campaign contributions' from people affiliated with the service."
Mostly False
By Natalia Alamdari • November 2, 2016
Deborah Ross
Deborah Ross
stated on October 13, 2016 a TV ad:
"Richard Burr voted to protect tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas but voted against a tax break to help working people."
Half-True
By Will Doran • November 2, 2016
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
stated on October 6, 2016 a campaign ad:
Says Russ Feingold "got paid $8,000 a lecture at Stanford University."
Mostly False
By Alison Dirr • November 2, 2016
Jimmy Flannigan
Jimmy Flannigan
stated on September 12, 2016 an Austin Monitor interview that day plus forums later:
Says that he’s responsible for Austin including Anderson Mill Road in the city's proposed transportation bond package.
Mostly False
By Nolan Hicks • November 1, 2016
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on September 30, 2016 an online article:
"Tens of thousands of fraudulent Clinton votes found in Ohio warehouse."
Pants on Fire!
By Nadia Pflaum • November 1, 2016
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