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This partnership of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and PolitiFact helps you find the truth in Wisconsin politics. Scroll down to search through our fact checks and analysis.

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Elon Musk’s PAC is paying Wisconsin petition signers before Supreme Court election. Is it legal?

Elon Musk’s PAC is paying Wisconsin petition signers before Supreme Court election. Is it legal?

By Amy Sherman • March 28, 2025
RFK Jr. has targeted antidepressants for kids. How do SSRIs work?

RFK Jr. has targeted antidepressants for kids. How do SSRIs work?

By Natalie Eilbert • March 5, 2025
US Rep. Steil labeled Dane County a ‘sanctuary city,’ but it’s complicated

US Rep. Steil labeled Dane County a ‘sanctuary city,’ but it’s complicated

By Ricardo Torres • March 5, 2025
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