LibGuides: Voting/Elections: Check Your Facts!

Be Aware of Bias

PolitiFact
Non-profit news organization dedicated to fact-checking offers the truth-o-meter to check claims on social media and statements of politicians, candidates and more.
FactCheck.org
Check the accuracy of speeches, debates and interviews using this project from the Annenberg Public Policy Center.
SciCheck
"SciCheck feature focuses exclusively on false and misleading scientific claims that are made by partisans to influence public policy."
ElectionLand
From ProPublica, Electionland is a coalition of newsrooms around the country that are covering misinformation, cybersecurity, and problems that prevent eligible voters from casting their ballots during the 2020 elections.
Beware of Media Bias
Use the links on this page to help verify factual information.

Money In Politics

League of Women Voters Money in Politics

The League of Women Voters promotes ethics and transparency in campaign finances and "works to ensure that our government serves the people, not wealthy special interests, by promoting transparency, limiting SuperPACs, and eliminating dark money."

Open Secrets

A nonpartisan guide to money's influence on U.S. elections and public policy.