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All Fact-checks for 2024 Senate Elections

stated on November 12, 2024 in X, formerly Twitter

Says the election results are suspicious because opponent U.S. Sen. Baldwin won “nearly 90%” of absentee ballots in Milwaukee.

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Instagram posts

stated on November 11, 2024 in an Instagram post

A “ballot dump” around 4 a.m. in Milwaukee shows the Wisconsin Senate election was stolen from the Republican candidate.

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stated on October 24, 2024 in a Facebook ad

“Kari Lake is threatening Social Security and Medicare.”

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Make the Road Nevada

stated on October 28, 2024 in an X post

Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown “wants to cut Medicaid and Social Security.”

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stated on October 18, 2024 in TV debate

Says opponent Eric Hovde “opposes efforts to negotiate with the big pharmaceutical companies to lower the price of prescription drugs.”

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stated on October 21, 2024 in an X post

“Jacky Rosen voted to allow biological men to compete in women’s sports.”

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stated on August 20, 2024 in a post on X

“In Montana, we cherish our public lands. But Tim Sheehy called to transfer them off, so the ultra-rich can buy them up.”

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stated on October 15, 2024 in a debate

Sen. Bob Casey "has voted in lockstep with his liberal party to defund the police."

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stated on October 23, 2024 in a press conference

"Ruben Gallego wanted to defund the police. He actually co-sponsored legislation to defund the police.”

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stated on October 18, 2024 in TV debate

Ballot drop boxes 'were only used for a pandemic.'

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United Auto Workers

stated on October 23, 2024 in a Meta ad

Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers “wants to cut Medicare and Social Security.”

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stated on October 11, 2024 in Interview

Says opponent Eric Hovde “supports a $4 trillion tax plan that would disproportionately advantage the well-off and profitable corporations”

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stated on October 10, 2024 in a TV ad

To pay for extending the Trump tax cuts, Dave McCormick has “made clear he’ll slash your Medicare and Social Security, and cut Medicaid for nursing home care.”

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stated on October 7, 2024 in Campaign ad

Says opponent Eric Hovde “just proposed cutting Social Security by 28%.”

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stated on October 14, 2024 in a debate

“About 400,000 manufacturing jobs in the state of Michigan will go away with EV mandates.”

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stated on October 9, 2024 in a debate

Arizona U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake “was against” the child tax credit expansion “when the bill was on the floor.”

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Michigan Republican Party

stated on October 8, 2024 in an X post

Elissa Slotkin “signed a secret agreement with a CCP-linked Chinese battery company.”

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stated on September 3, 2024 in a Meta ad

“Dave McCormick is fully against abortion.”

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Senate Leadership Fund

stated on September 3, 2024 in a campaign ad

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown “supported allowing puberty blockers and sex-change surgeries for minor children.”

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stated on October 9, 2024 in a Senate debate

“Arizona was safe” when she moved to the state in 1994, but has become “unsafe.”

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5 ways Senate candidates in toss-up races tried to mislead voters, fact-checked

5 ways Senate candidates in toss-up races tried to mislead voters, fact-checked

By Caleb McCullough • October 31, 2024

Fact-checking the Nevada Senate debate between Jacky Rosen and Sam Brown

Fact-checking the Nevada Senate debate between Jacky Rosen and Sam Brown

By Seth A. Richardson • October 18, 2024

Fact-checking the Arizona Senate debate between Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake

Fact-checking the Arizona Senate debate between Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake

By Louis Jacobson • October 10, 2024

Fact-checking the Michigan Senate debate between Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin

Fact-checking the Michigan Senate debate between Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin

By Caleb McCullough • October 9, 2024

Fact-checking the Pennsylvania Senate debate between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick

Fact-checking the Pennsylvania Senate debate between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick

By Caleb McCullough • October 4, 2024

Fact-checking the Montana Senate debate between Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy

Fact-checking the Montana Senate debate between Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy

By Louis Jacobson • October 1, 2024

Republicans use sleight of hand to blame Inflation Reduction Act for boosting prices

Republicans use sleight of hand to blame Inflation Reduction Act for boosting prices

By Louis Jacobson • September 25, 2024

PolitiFact launches 2024 swing district project, bringing fact-checking to key U.S. Senate races

PolitiFact launches 2024 swing district project, bringing fact-checking to key U.S. Senate races

By Aaron Sharockman • August 19, 2024

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s rally in Bozeman, Montana

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s rally in Bozeman, Montana

By Caleb McCullough • August 10, 2024