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All Fact-checks for Wisconsin

stated on October 6, 2024 in Rally

“With your Democrat governor, you have some of the highest electricity prices and highest energy costs. It’s just about at the top in Wisconsin.”

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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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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 November 6, 2024 in News conference

“Every single county in America, every single county, Kamala Harris did worse than Joe Biden did.”

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stated on November 5, 2024 in an X post

“CCTV captures the moment a Trump voter in (Wisconsin) is assaulted by two Kamala Harris thugs at a voting station.”

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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 18, 2024 in Organization email

Says Eric Hovde “claims anyone who believes in transitioning to a clean energy economy is ‘smoking crack cocaine.’”

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stated on October 8, 2024 in Public appearance

“Milwaukee is one of the sex trafficking capitals in our country.”

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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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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 7, 2024 in Campaign ad

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

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stated on September 5, 2024 in Campaign ad

Says Democratic opponent Tammy Baldwin "gave stimulus checks to illegals."

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stated on September 20, 2024 in Campaign ad

Says Wisconsin GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde "brags about being in the 1%."

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stated on October 3, 2024 in X, formerly Twitter

"FEMA is out of money and doesn't have money to transfer to those people affected by the hurricane ... they used the money to assist illegal immigrants."

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stated on September 16, 2024 in Radio interview

Says opponent Sen. Tammy Baldwin “gave our taxpayer money to a transgender-affirming clinic … that does it without even telling parents."

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stated on August 15, 2024 in News conference

“400,000 workers are now in a union that were not in a union when (Biden) became president.”

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stated on September 16, 2024 in Social media ads

“If you make less than $100,000, Trump is about to raise your taxes. Currently, you’re taxed at 10% and then 12%. He would raise that to a flat rate of 15%.”

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stated on September 3, 2024 in TV interview

"Typically you have three to four debates in a U.S. Senate race. (Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. has) given me one debate, almost a month after early voting has started."

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stated on September 14, 2024 in a speech

“In Project 2025, you’re going to have to register with a new federal agency when you get pregnant.”

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stated on July 12, 2024 in Radio address

“The most recent State Budget increased funding for the Department of Tourism by 98 percent.”

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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

In Nov. 1 Milwaukee rally, Trump offers falsehoods on economy, climate change

In Nov. 1 Milwaukee rally, Trump offers falsehoods on economy, climate change

By Louis Jacobson • November 2, 2024

Noncitizen voting is already rare in local elections, but 8 states want to ban it

Noncitizen voting is already rare in local elections, but 8 states want to ban it

By Sara Swann • 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

Has a Venezuelan gang member been arrested in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin?

Has a Venezuelan gang member been arrested in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin?

By Hope Karnopp • September 27, 2024

Ron Johnson called Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president a 'coup.' Is that accurate?

Ron Johnson called Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president a 'coup.' Is that accurate?

By Madeline Heim • August 23, 2024

Ahead of RNC, a look back at our fact-checks of Trump’s Wisconsin claims

Ahead of RNC, a look back at our fact-checks of Trump’s Wisconsin claims

By Hope Karnopp • July 12, 2024

Can we compare Republicans’ 2020 voter fraud claims with what Clinton said about the 2016 election?

Can we compare Republicans’ 2020 voter fraud claims with what Clinton said about the 2016 election?

By Madeline Heim • May 31, 2024

Here’s a look back at Wisconsin absentee voting trends

Here’s a look back at Wisconsin absentee voting trends

By Hope Karnopp • May 10, 2024

Were more bills signed into law, vetoed this year than normal in Wisconsin? Here’s our analysis.

Were more bills signed into law, vetoed this year than normal in Wisconsin? Here’s our analysis.

By Hope Karnopp • May 8, 2024

The Republican Party wants more poll watchers. Here’s what they can, and can’t, do.

The Republican Party wants more poll watchers. Here’s what they can, and can’t, do.

By Amy Sherman • May 7, 2024

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about tax cuts, job numbers and inflation in Wisconsin, Michigan

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about tax cuts, job numbers and inflation in Wisconsin, Michigan

By Louis Jacobson • May 2, 2024

In context: Judging Milwaukee’s crime rate

In context: Judging Milwaukee’s crime rate

By Elliot Hughes • March 22, 2024

What is Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s stance on abortion?

What is Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s stance on abortion?

By Hope Karnopp • February 22, 2024

What's going on at the US-Mexico border, and what are asylum and parole?

What's going on at the US-Mexico border, and what are asylum and parole?

By Sophie Carson • February 16, 2024

Did Democrats want expansion of slavery, while Republicans opposed it?

Did Democrats want expansion of slavery, while Republicans opposed it?

By Laura Schulte • January 9, 2024

Has Act 10 saved Wisconsin taxpayers $16.8 billion? Here’s what we could find

Has Act 10 saved Wisconsin taxpayers $16.8 billion? Here’s what we could find

By Hope Karnopp • December 13, 2023

Impeachment articles against Wisconsin elections official riddled with false and misleading claims

Impeachment articles against Wisconsin elections official riddled with false and misleading claims

By Tyler Katzenberger • October 5, 2023

Fact-checking ‘Succession’: What happens if a fire destroys 100,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee?

Fact-checking ‘Succession’: What happens if a fire destroys 100,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee?

By Loreben Tuquero • May 19, 2023

PolitiFact Wisconsin’s recent ‘High Five’ fact checks

PolitiFact Wisconsin’s recent ‘High Five’ fact checks

By D.L. Davis • January 9, 2023