Stand up for the facts!

Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy.
We need your help.

More Info

I would like to contribute

Michigan

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.

In Partnership With
Detroit Free Press

Scorecard

All Fact-checks for Michigan

Load more

Latest Articles

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
Michigan Republican-led investigation rejects Trump's claim that Nov. 3 election was stolen

Michigan Republican-led investigation rejects Trump's claim that Nov. 3 election was stolen

By Dave Boucher • June 23, 2021
Ballot drop boxes were popular in 2020. Then they became a GOP target

Ballot drop boxes were popular in 2020. Then they became a GOP target

By Amy Sherman • May 19, 2021
Fact-checking claims made in support of Michigan's GOP-backed election bills

Fact-checking claims made in support of Michigan's GOP-backed election bills

By Clara Hendrickson • May 12, 2021
Michigan lawmakers invite COVID-19 conspiracy theorist to testify on bill to ban vaccine passports

Michigan lawmakers invite COVID-19 conspiracy theorist to testify on bill to ban vaccine passports

By Dave Boucher • May 6, 2021
In a shift, Michigan’s Gov. Whitmer cites limited powers for restrained response to COVID-19 surge

In a shift, Michigan’s Gov. Whitmer cites limited powers for restrained response to COVID-19 surge

By Paul Egan • April 19, 2021