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PolitiFact Michigan is a project of the Detroit Free Press to fact-check statements about Michigan issues and claims made by Michigan politicians. Statements are rated on the Truth-O-Meter, which measures the accuracy of a claim from True to Pants on Fire false.

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All Fact-checks for Michigan

Instagram posts

stated on October 30, 2024 in a post

“It’s now been confirmed by Dominion that their voting machines have a programming issue that will affect vote counts.”

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stated on October 30, 2024 in a Facebook post

Data shows some voters cast multiple votes, meaning "at least 164,568 illegal votes have been cast” in Michigan.

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stated on October 22, 2024 in a Threads post

“The cheat has begun” because “Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania have officially announced that they will not have election results available on election night.”

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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 19, 2024 in a post

Michigan has “more registered voters than eligible citizens. This creates a huge risk of election fraud.”

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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 15, 2024 in an X post

Detroit’s Oct.15, 2024, absentee ballot return rate proves election fraud.

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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 30, 2024 in a Meta ad

U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers “believes he should make that decision” about whether to end pregnancies.

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Americans for Prosperity Action

stated on September 4, 2024 in a Meta ad

The Inflation Reduction Act, which Rep. Elissa Slotkin supported, “drove inflation higher.”

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stated on September 24, 2024 in a post

Image of people boarding up a window shows Michigan election officials are “preparing to steal this election”

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stated on September 21, 2024 in an event in Bethlehem, Pa.

“The last union member on a national ticket (was) Ronald Reagan.”

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stated on September 11, 2024 in a TV ad

Mike Rogers supported “laws that could eliminate IVF and birth control.”

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National Republican Senatorial Committee

stated on August 28, 2024 in an Instagram ad

Elissa Slotkin “gave your hard-earned tax money to illegal immigrants.”

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stated on August 27, 2024 in a campaign rally

Rep. Elissa Slotkin “voted recently to let illegals vote in U.S. elections.”

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stated on August 16, 2024 in a blog post

Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s vote for the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act was a vote to “cut Medicare benefits for seniors.”

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stated on August 9, 2024 in Meta ad

Mike Rogers “left Michigan to trade on his D.C. connections, helping Chinese tech companies get access to the U.S.”

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stated on August 14, 2024 in a post

Photo from an Aug. 14 campaign event in Michigan shows “JD Vance couldn’t fill a small room.”

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Instagram posts

stated on July 22, 2024 in an Instagram post

There are nine states “where Biden’s name can’t be removed and no one can be added. That’s over 130 electoral votes in the toilet.”

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stated on May 4, 2024 in a post on Facebook

“Voter fraud investigations are being banned by Michigan lawmakers!”

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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

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 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 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

Show the green: States ranking high in renewable energy jobs gave generous incentives

Show the green: States ranking high in renewable energy jobs gave generous incentives

By Tom Kertscher • May 22, 2023

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

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

Before election, Michigan Republicans blast Secretary of State Benson for her oversight of last one

Before election, Michigan Republicans blast Secretary of State Benson for her oversight of last one

By Clara Hendrickson • September 16, 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

How ‘stop the steal’ Republicans seeking office hope to restrict voting

How ‘stop the steal’ Republicans seeking office hope to restrict voting

By Bill McCarthy • June 7, 2022

A coalition of ‘stop the steal’ Republicans aims to take control of US elections. QAnon is helping

A coalition of ‘stop the steal’ Republicans aims to take control of US elections. QAnon is helping

By Bill McCarthy • June 7, 2022

Michigan Republican secretary of state pick leveled baseless claims of election misconduct

Michigan Republican secretary of state pick leveled baseless claims of election misconduct

By Clara Hendrickson • May 6, 2022

'Zuckerbucks' for 2022 elections? Republicans say thumbs down

'Zuckerbucks' for 2022 elections? Republicans say thumbs down

By Amy Sherman • March 15, 2022

A claim about serial numbers on ballots is misguided

A claim about serial numbers on ballots is misguided

By Amy Sherman • February 1, 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

What you need to know about the fake Trump electors

What you need to know about the fake Trump electors

By Amy Sherman • January 28, 2022

New GOP canvassers in Michigan who embrace election myths raise prospect of chaotic certification

New GOP canvassers in Michigan who embrace election myths raise prospect of chaotic certification

By Clara Hendrickson • January 24, 2022

Same-day voter registration is on the Democrats’ wishlist. Why do some Republicans oppose it?

Same-day voter registration is on the Democrats’ wishlist. Why do some Republicans oppose it?

By Amy Sherman • January 19, 2022

Michigan will investigate people who spread election disinformation

Michigan will investigate people who spread election disinformation

By Clara Hendrickson • July 9, 2021