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All Fact-checks for Wisconsin

stated on October 24, 2022 in News conference

Tony Evers “wants to let out between 9,000 and 10,000 more” Wisconsin prisoners

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Senate Majority PAC

stated on October 19, 2022 in Political ad

Says "Ron Johnson is making excuses for rioters who tried to overthrow our government, even calling them ‘peaceful protests.’”

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stated on July 14, 2022 in Blog post

“We finally achieved that energy independence… under the Trump administration. President Biden squandered (it) away.”

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National Rifle Association

stated on September 22, 2022 in Radio ad

Says Gov. Tony Evers would, “allow the government to use red flag laws to confiscate your firearms without due process.”

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Instagram posts

stated on October 25, 2022 in an Instagram post

The documentary “2,000 Mules proves” Democrats “cheated on the 2020 elections.”

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A Better Wisconsin Together

stated on September 12, 2022 in Campaign ad

Says Tim Michels "opposes closing the loophole that allows domestic abusers to buy guns."

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stated on October 19, 2022 in Campaign ad

If a 12-year-old girl became pregnant because of rape or incest, "Tim Michels would force her to deliver the baby."

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National Republican Senatorial Committee

stated on October 6, 2022 in News release

“Mandela Barnes came out in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth.”

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stated on October 6, 2022 in Campaign email

Says “Tim Michels wants to defund public education — calling it ‘the definition of insanity’ to continue to fund public schools.”

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stated on October 4, 2022 in Public statement

"To call what happened on January 6 an armed insurrection, I just think is not accurate."

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stated on September 4, 2022 in Twitter

Says Tony Evers is “a career politician.”

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stated on September 26, 2022 in TV ad

Says Mandela Barnes “supported a 20% increase in the gas tax.”

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Restoration PAC

stated on September 28, 2022 in Digital ad

Says Mandela Barnes supports killing “preemies” – “infants born prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy"

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stated on September 2, 2022 in News release

"Ron Johnson has voted against funding for law enforcement and recently opposed a plan to recruit and train new officers "

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stated on September 10, 2022 in Public statement

“You know how many convicted felons Scott Walker let out during his eight years early on parole? Zero. Tony Evers is approaching 1,000 of these that he’s let out early."

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stated on September 23, 2022 in Radio interview

On exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion ban.

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stated on September 13, 2022 in Public statement

Says Ron Johnson "wants to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block every single year."

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stated on September 2, 2022 in News release

Says under his plan to end cash bail "the Waukesha perpetrator wouldn’t have been released "

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National Republican Senatorial Committee

stated on September 9, 2022 in News release

“Mandela Barnes…wants to release 50% of the prison population when 68% is classified as ‘violent offenders.’”

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stated on September 6, 2022 in TV ad

Says Tim Michels' family foundation "funded an organization that tracks women when they get near abortion clinics … he wants to treat women like they're the criminals."

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Who has been more press friendly, Tim Michels or Tony Evers?

Who has been more press friendly, Tim Michels or Tony Evers?

By Lawrence Andrea • November 7, 2022

Politifact Wisconsin’s top campaign season claims on abortion, other hot-button issues

Politifact Wisconsin’s top campaign season claims on abortion, other hot-button issues

By Madeline Heim • November 7, 2022

5 key fact checks on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels

5 key fact checks on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels

By D.L. Davis • October 31, 2022

We fact-check claims in the U.S. Senate race between Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes

We fact-check claims in the U.S. Senate race between Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes

By D.L. Davis • October 24, 2022

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers scores mixed bag on promises as first term winds down

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers scores mixed bag on promises as first term winds down

By D.L. Davis • October 17, 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

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for September 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for September 2022

By D.L. Davis • October 5, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for August 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for August 2022

By D.L. Davis • September 2, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for July 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for July 2022

By D.L. Davis • August 4, 2022

Evers-O-Meter update of Evers promises, Part 2

Evers-O-Meter update of Evers promises, Part 2

By D.L. Davis • July 25, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for June 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for June 2022

By Madeline Heim • July 8, 2022

Poll workers are short-staffed, under attack — and quietly defending democracy

Poll workers are short-staffed, under attack — and quietly defending democracy

By Amy Sherman • July 6, 2022

Evers-O-Meter update of Gov. Tony Evers campaign promises

Evers-O-Meter update of Gov. Tony Evers campaign promises

By D.L. Davis • July 5, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for May 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for May 2022

By D.L. Davis • June 6, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for April 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for April 2022

By D.L. Davis • May 3, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin abortion-related factchecks

PolitiFact Wisconsin abortion-related factchecks

By D.L. Davis • May 3, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for March 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for March 2022

By D.L. Davis • April 5, 2022

'Zuckerbucks' for 2022 elections? Republicans say thumbs down

'Zuckerbucks' for 2022 elections? Republicans say thumbs down

By Amy Sherman • March 15, 2022

2022 candidates use ads vowing to be tough on China, or attacking rivals as too soft on China

2022 candidates use ads vowing to be tough on China, or attacking rivals as too soft on China

By Tom Kertscher • March 3, 2022

The battleground states where Republicans want to overhaul voting laws

The battleground states where Republicans want to overhaul voting laws

By Amy Sherman • January 31, 2022