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PolitiFact Virginia is a project of Virginia's home for public media to help you find the truth in Virginia politics. Reporters and researchers examine statements by Virginia elected officials and candidates and anyone else who speaks up on matters of public importance.

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All Fact-checks for Virginia

Glen Sturtevant

stated on March 16, 2023 in a candidate's forum

On red flag laws.

true

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Winsome Earle-Sears

stated on February 2, 2023 in a radio interview.

Brown v. Board of Education “was never about sending Black children to white schools. It was about parents being able to decide where to send their children to school.”

true

false

stated on January 31, 2023 in a floor speech.

“You know how many children are dying across Virginia because of fentanyl poisoning? A heck of a lot more than are dying at the hands of guns.”

true

false

stated on January 18, 2023 in a tweet.

Glenn Youngkin is “the first sitting Governor in the modern era to have their party have less legislative seats than when they were elected.”

true

false

stated on January 23, 2023 in a speech.

Virginia tax receipts “in just the last four years alone have grown 50%.”

true

mostly-true

stated on December 23, 2022 in a TV ad.

“Kevin Adams wants to ban abortion.”

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barely-true

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

stated on December 4, 2022 in a tweet.

“The Virginia GOP education agenda (would) erase slavery from VA history.”

true

barely-true

stated on November 23, 2022 in a TV interview.

“When you compare us to the European Union, we're something like 23 times more likely” to have homicides and handgun killings.

true

mostly-true

stated on November 27, 2022 in an interview on CNN

“60% of counties in this country are refusing to implement the nation's gun laws.”

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half-true

stated on October 31, 2022 in a campaign rally,

In his election as governor, “We won cities that no Republican had ever won.”

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false

stated on October 20, 2022 in an interview.

They were “never my comments” that a woman can’t get pregnant from rape.

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stated on October 26, 2022 in a news conference.

“I don’t get involved in the hiring and firing of police chiefs.”

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National Republican Congressional Committee

stated on October 4, 2022 in a TV ad.

Abigail Spanberger supported “nearly $1 billion in stimulus checks for prisoners, including domestic terrorists.”

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stated on October 7, 2022 in a statement.

On House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

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stated on September 21, 2022 in a news conference.

“In 2016, Democrats suggested that the election was stolen.”

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half-true

stated on September 14, 2022 in a tweet.

“Jen Kiggans’ campaign confirmed today that she would support a national abortion ban.”

true

half-true

Abigail Spanberger

stated on September 2, 2022 in a tweet.

“I don’t accept a dime of corporate money.”

true

mostly-true

stated on August 12, 2022 in a statement.

A new Democratic law “will make the IRS workforce larger than the Pentagon, FBI, State Department, and Customs and Border Patrol, combined.”

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barely-true

stated on August 10, 2022 in a tweet.

“Democrats are voting to add an army of 87,000 IRS agents who will target middle class taxpayers and conduct at least 1 million more audits each year. ”

true

barely-true

stated on July 11, 2022 in Facebook post

“Abigail Spanberger still votes with and shares Joe Biden’s positions 100% of the time.”

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Winsome Sears makes head-scratching COVID claims during CNN interview

Winsome Sears makes head-scratching COVID claims during CNN interview

By Warren Fiske • November 30, 2021

McAuliffe, Youngkin swap bogus tax and spending claims

McAuliffe, Youngkin swap bogus tax and spending claims

By Warren Fiske • October 29, 2021

Is it fair for McAuliffe to call Youngkin an 'anti-vaxxer?'

Is it fair for McAuliffe to call Youngkin an 'anti-vaxxer?'

By Warren Fiske • October 25, 2021

What role did Glenn Youngkin play in purchase of Taylor Swift’s masters? (PolitiFact’s version)

What role did Glenn Youngkin play in purchase of Taylor Swift’s masters? (PolitiFact’s version)

By Noah Y. Kim • October 11, 2021

Fact-checking the second McAuliffe-Youngkin debate

Fact-checking the second McAuliffe-Youngkin debate

By Warren Fiske • October 1, 2021

Fact-checking the first McAuliffe-Youngkin debate

Fact-checking the first McAuliffe-Youngkin debate

By Warren Fiske • September 17, 2021

The Story Behind a McAuliffe Ad Touting Youngkin Praise

The Story Behind a McAuliffe Ad Touting Youngkin Praise

By Warren Fiske • June 30, 2021

GOP again tries to brand Spanberger with 'Terrorist High' ad

By Warren Fiske • October 12, 2020

Ad Watch: What Donald Trump said about Charlottesville

Ad Watch: What Donald Trump said about Charlottesville

By Miriam Valverde • September 10, 2020

Sen. Amanda Chase spread hoax of deadly antifa riot headed to Chesterfield

Sen. Amanda Chase spread hoax of deadly antifa riot headed to Chesterfield

By Warren Fiske • June 15, 2020

Contrary to Biden, Virginia legislative races don't predict presidential elections

Contrary to Biden, Virginia legislative races don't predict presidential elections

By Warren Fiske • November 14, 2019

2018 Lie of the Year: Slams after Parkland shooting

2018 Lie of the Year: Slams after Parkland shooting

By Tom Kertscher • December 12, 2018

Are wages rising? Brat and Spanberger disagree

Are wages rising? Brat and Spanberger disagree

By Warren Fiske • October 30, 2018

In context: Dave Brat's comments to jailed addicts

In context: Dave Brat's comments to jailed addicts

By Warren Fiske • October 18, 2018

Ad Watch: Democratic PAC distorts Brat's record on seniors' health

Ad Watch: Democratic PAC distorts Brat's record on seniors' health

By Warren Fiske • September 20, 2018

WCVE News 88.9FM to re-establish PolitiFact Virginia

WCVE News 88.9FM to re-establish PolitiFact Virginia

By Angie Drobnic Holan • September 7, 2018

The House GOP's ethics vote: What was all that about, anyway?

The House GOP's ethics vote: What was all that about, anyway?

By Louis Jacobson • January 4, 2017

Fact-checking Hillary Clinton's running mate, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine

Fact-checking Hillary Clinton's running mate, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine

By Neelesh Moorthy • July 23, 2016

Obama's reply to Castro's criticism open to interpretation

Obama's reply to Castro's criticism open to interpretation

By Sean Gorman • April 11, 2016

On violent crime and concealed gun permit holders

On violent crime and concealed gun permit holders

By Sean Gorman • February 15, 2016