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Clad has been grading VoteWiser segments since Sep 2026 — 2 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Elections, Congress, Michael Lawler. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how VoteWiser's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Video: VoteWiser profiles PA-15: Thompson seeks 10th term against Bilger

VoteWiser profiles PA-15: Thompson seeks 10th term against Bilger

Sep 14, 2026

The VoteWiser video is a neutral district profile for Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. It introduces Rep. Glenn Thompson (R), in his 9th term since 2009 and current chair of the House Agriculture Committee, noting his prior career in rehabilitation services and two master's degrees from Temple University. The segment highlights the Votewiser platform's bio, press, social media, and Census tabs before detailing district demographics and notable natural and cultural sites across its counties. It concludes by naming the 2026 general election candidates—incumbent Glenn Thompson (Republican) and Ray Bilger (Democrat)—and directs viewers to votewiser.com. Sourcing is primarily official Census data, public records, and established historical facts with no named guests or anonymous sources.

Source: VoteWiser

Video: VoteWiser profiles NY-17: Lawler vs. Conley in 2026 toss-up district

VoteWiser profiles NY-17: Lawler vs. Conley in 2026 toss-up district

Sep 13, 2026

The VoteWiser district profile for New York's 17th Congressional District introduces Rep. Michael Lawler (R), who has represented the district since 2023 after defeating then-DCCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney in 2022. It details his committee assignments on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs and his advocacy to raise the SALT deduction cap. The segment reviews key district statistics from Census data and highlights local landmarks including Bear Mountain State Park and its 1924 bridge, Harriman State Park, the Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge (opened 2017), the former Indian Point Energy Center (shut down 2021), Sing Sing prison, Kykuit estate, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and the 1779 Battle of Stony Point. It notes the 2026 matchup between Lawler and Democratic nominee Cait Conley. Sourcing relies on the site's own Census tab, official congressional records, YouTube and social media links, and well-established historical facts. No guests appear; the narration by the Votewiser owl character presents neutral biographical and geographic information with embedded links to primary data tabs.

Source: VoteWiser

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