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PolitiFact assesses the accuracy of statements by elected officials, political candidates, and other public figures in Pennsylvania.

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Analysis: How PolitiFact fact-checked 2024 election claims on vote counting, mail ballots, machines

Analysis: How PolitiFact fact-checked 2024 election claims on vote counting, mail ballots, machines

By Jeff Cercone • November 26, 2024
Trump said ‘cheating’ was happening in Pennsylvania. Then he won. Now what?

Trump said ‘cheating’ was happening in Pennsylvania. Then he won. Now what?

By Amy Sherman • November 7, 2024
Don’t fall for these false claims as you await the 2024 election results

Don’t fall for these false claims as you await the 2024 election results

By Amy Sherman • November 3, 2024
Baseless claims of ‘cheating’: Pennsylvania is a magnet for election misinformation

Baseless claims of ‘cheating’: Pennsylvania is a magnet for election misinformation

By Amy Sherman • November 2, 2024
A Pennsylvania Republican said she was arrested for telling voters to stay in line. Was she?

A Pennsylvania Republican said she was arrested for telling voters to stay in line. Was she?

By Loreben Tuquero • October 31, 2024
Not knowing all the results on election night is normal. Here's why.

Not knowing all the results on election night is normal. Here's why.

By Amy Sherman • October 30, 2024
Election officials want safe voting. Here’s how they boosted security since 2020’s threats.

Election officials want safe voting. Here’s how they boosted security since 2020’s threats.

By Amy Sherman • October 23, 2024
Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier

Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier

By Samantha Putterman • October 16, 2024
PolitiFact: Donald Trump returns to Butler, Pennsylvania, site of first assassination attempt

PolitiFact: Donald Trump returns to Butler, Pennsylvania, site of first assassination attempt

By Loreben Tuquero • October 6, 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
Project 2025 and voting rights: Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ ad aimed at Black Americans

Project 2025 and voting rights: Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ ad aimed at Black Americans

By Amy Sherman • September 19, 2024
Live: Fact-checking Kamala Harris' NABJ interview in Philadelphia

Live: Fact-checking Kamala Harris' NABJ interview in Philadelphia

By PolitiFact Staff • September 17, 2024
Donald Trump repeats inaccurate claims on economy in local news interview in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump repeats inaccurate claims on economy in local news interview in Pennsylvania

By Louis Jacobson • May 8, 2024
Ask PolitiFact: What would speed up election results?

Ask PolitiFact: What would speed up election results?

By Yacob Reyes • November 10, 2022
Election denying candidates sought to undo voting rights. Many lost key races

Election denying candidates sought to undo voting rights. Many lost key races

By Amy Sherman • November 9, 2022
Fact-checking claims in the John Fetterman-Mehmet Oz Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race

Fact-checking claims in the John Fetterman-Mehmet Oz Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race

By Jeff Cercone • November 6, 2022
No, los demócratas no están haciendo “trampas” con boletas “no verificadas” en Pensilvania

No, los demócratas no están haciendo “trampas” con boletas “no verificadas” en Pensilvania

By Amy Sherman • November 4, 2022
Seizing on abortion, Democrats claim Republicans back no-exceptions bans. That isn’t true for all

Seizing on abortion, Democrats claim Republicans back no-exceptions bans. That isn’t true for all

By Tom Kertscher • October 14, 2022
How could U.S. voting be affected if election deniers win?

How could U.S. voting be affected if election deniers win?

By Madison Czopek • September 21, 2022
Fact-checking ‘Wizard of Lies’ attack on Mehmet Oz over ‘miracle’ claims, immigration, his residency

Fact-checking ‘Wizard of Lies’ attack on Mehmet Oz over ‘miracle’ claims, immigration, his residency

By Tom Kertscher • July 28, 2022