Use This List of Nonpartisan, Nonprofit Fact-Checking Websites During The Election

Misinformation and disinformation spread faster and farther than ever, making rigorous fact-checking essential to preserving public trust and democratic stability. 

In an era dominated by rapid digital communication and AI-generated content, the deliberate or accidental spread of false narratives distorts public discourse and directly threatens global health, civic security, and community trust. By independently verifying claims and tracing sources, fact-checking serves as a vital safeguard—equipping citizens with truth and ensuring that public accountability remains rooted in reality rather than manipulation.

Here are some trusted nonpartisan, nonprofit fact-checking sites:

Media Bias Fact Check (MCFC)

Most comprehensive media bias resource.  Rates 11,000+ media sources, journalists, politicians, and countries listed in its database. Sources are rated on factual reporting, proper sourcing, and clean fact-check records. Mediabiasfactcheck.com

The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). IFCN T is a global unit launched by the Poynter Institute in 2015 to support accountability journalism and set ethical standards for fact-checkers worldwide. To comply with IFCN principles, an organization must commit to non-partisanship and fairness; standards including transparency of sources, funding, and methodology; and open and honest corrections. Signatories include:

• AP Fact Check checks political claims and publishes “Not Real News:  A Look at What Didn’t Happen This Week.” apnews.com/ap-fact-check

• Fact Check monitors the factual accuracy of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases. (MCFC rank: dead center, least biased, and very high on factual reporting.) FactCheck.org

• PolitiFact determines the factual accuracy of claims made by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics.  PolitiFact.org

• Science Feedback reviews climate-related and health and medical claims, measured against peer-reviewed research published in science journals. science.feedback.org

More Nonpartisan Fact-Checking Sites

Ballotpedia: A nonprofit, nonpartisan encyclopedia of American politics and elections Ballotpedia.org

Michigan Voter Information Center: A comprehensive election information website.  mvic.sos.state.mi.us  See also Michigan.gov/sos/elections

The News Literacy Project: A project aiming to create better-informed, more engaged, and more empowered individuals.  Newslit.org

SciCheck : “Consumer advocate” focused on false and misleading scientific claims made by partisans to influence public policy.  It is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. SciCheck.org

The Vote 411: League of Women Voters resource provides information about elections, voting, and candidates for national, state, and local offices. Vote411.org