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VoteWiser

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Clad has been grading VoteWiser segments since Sep 2026 — 24 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Elections, Congress, 2026 Midterms. 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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VoteWiser profiles Texas 11th District, Rep. August Pfluger ahead of 2026 race

Oct 1, 2026

The short video provides a district profile for Texas's 11th Congressional District, represented by Republican Rep. August Pfluger since 2021. It details his 20-year Air Force career as a fighter pilot and National Security Council staffer, his committees (Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce), and succession of retiring Rep. Mike Conaway. The segment reviews key district statistics from Census data and highlights the Permian Basin's oil production, historical sites such as Fort Concho and the Odessa Meteor Crater, natural features like Enchanted Rock and Llano's deer population, and early Spanish presidios. It notes the 2026 general election matchup between Pfluger and Democrat Claire Reynolds and promotes the VoteWiser site for zip-code district lookup. Sourcing relies on official Census Bureau figures, congressional records, and established historical facts with no anonymous sources or guests. The throughline emphasizes civic awareness of local representatives, geography, economy, and history in a non-partisan, owl-mascot narrated format.

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VoteWiser profiles Florida's 28th District and Rep. Carlos Gimenez ahead of 2026 election

Oct 1, 2026

The VoteWiser video provides an overview of Florida's 28th congressional district, represented by Republican Carlos Gimenez since 2023 after previously serving the 26th. It details his background as a Cuban-born retired firefighter who became Miami fire chief in 1991, city manager, and Miami-Dade mayor from 2011 to 2020. The segment covers district demographics drawn from Census data and highlights local landmarks and history including the Seven Mile Bridge, Coral Castle, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Zoo Miami, Redland's Fruit and Spice Park, and Fort Jefferson. It notes the 2026 general election matchup of incumbent Gimenez (R), Phil Ehr (D), and Eddy Rojas (NPA). The profile aggregates official congressional records, social media, and Census tab data into a single voter resource page at votewiser.com; no guests or anonymous sources are used.

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Strickland advances against Chung in Washington's 10th District

Sep 22, 2026

This VoteWiser video profiles Washington's 10th Congressional District, represented by Democrat Marilyn Strickland since 2021. It covers her prior service as Tacoma mayor (2010-2018) and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber president, her election as Congressional Black Caucus secretary in December 2024 after serving as whip, current committees and legislation via the site's Congress tab, and district demographics from Census data. The segment then highlights local history and landmarks, including the state capitol building, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, oldest settlements like Steilacoom and Tumwater, the DuPont explosives plant site, the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge created in 1974 and renamed in 2015, and McNeil Island penitentiary history. It concludes by noting the 2026 ballot features Strickland and Republican Chris Chung, with candidate pages available on the site, and directs viewers to find their own district by zip code at votewiser.com. The sourcing is transparent: all demographic figures are attributed to the Census tab on the district page; biographical and legislative details come from official congressional records and the site's tabs pulling YouTube, X, Facebook and Instagram; historical facts draw on public records without anonymous sources. No guests appear; the narration is delivered by the Votewiser owl mascot in a straightforward, non-partisan civic-education format.

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VoteWiser profiles NJ-1: Norcross in 7th term, 2026 race vs. Galdo

Sep 14, 2026

This VoteWiser district profile introduces New Jersey's 1st Congressional District, represented by Democrat Donald Norcross since a 2014 special election following Rob Andrews' resignation. It details Norcross's background as an IBEW electrician, AFL-CIO leader, state legislator, and current House assistant whip serving on Armed Services and Education and Workforce committees. The segment covers district demographics (population, age, income, education) and highlights local historical and cultural sites including the USS New Jersey, Adventure Aquarium, Walt Whitman house, Campbell Soup headquarters, Cherry Hill Mall, Glassboro Summit, Peter Mott House, and the 1777 Battle of Fort Mercer. It notes the 2026 general election matchup of Norcross against Republican Damon Galdo after independent Austin Johnson was removed from the ballot. Sourcing draws directly from the site's Census tab, Norcross's official congressional bio and committee record, and established local history. No named guests or experts appear; the format is a narrated overview by the Votewiser owl mascot linking to candidate pages for photos, social media, and upcoming results.

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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.

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Meuser Advances in PA-9 Against Democrat Rachel Wallace

Sep 14, 2026

The VoteWiser video profiles Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District, represented by Republican Rep. Daniel Meuser since 2019. It details his pre-Congress career at Pride Mobility Products and as Pennsylvania Revenue Secretary under Gov. Tom Corbett, plus a brief 2023 Speaker bid. The segment covers district demographics from Census data and highlights local landmarks including Knoebels Amusement Park, Worlds End State Park, Geisinger Medical Center, Yuengling Brewery, Lebanon bologna, the 1877 Molly Maguires hangings, and French Azilum. It notes the 2026 general election matchup between Meuser and Democrat Rachel Wallace. Sourcing draws from the site's own Census tab, official congressional records, and historical accounts. No guests appear; the narration by "Herbie the owl" promotes the VoteWiser tool for voters to access bios, legislation, press, and social media in one place. The throughline emphasizes local identity and informed voting ahead of the November ballot.

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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.

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VoteWiser profiles Kansas 2nd District, Rep. Derek Schmidt and 2026 ballot

Sep 13, 2026

This VoteWiser district profile introduces Kansas's 2nd Congressional District and its representative, Republican Derek Schmidt, who has served in the U.S. House since January 2025. It details Schmidt's education at the University of Kansas, University of Leicester, and Georgetown Law, his work as a legislative aide to Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, time in the Kansas Senate (2001-2011, including as majority leader), three terms as Kansas Attorney General (2011-2023), and 2024 election to Congress. The video highlights the Votewiser platform's tabs for congressional record, press, and social media. Demographic data from the Census tab lists population at 725,930, median age 38.6, median household income $62,337, and 28.3% of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher. Historical segments cover the Kansas Statehouse dome, Fort Leavenworth (est. 1827), Fort Scott (est. 1842), Amelia Earhart's birthplace, tallgrass prairie, Brown v. Board of Education at Topeka's Monroe Elementary, the pro-slavery Lecompton Constitution of 1857, and Quindaro's role in the Underground Railroad. It notes the 2026 general election matchup of Schmidt (R), John Hauer (L), and Don Coover (D).

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VoteWiser profiles Oregon 1st District, Bonamici vs. Kahl in 2026

Sep 10, 2026

The VoteWiser segment provides an overview of Oregon's 1st Congressional District, represented by Democrat Suzanne Bonamici since her 2012 special election. It details her prior service in the Oregon Legislature, work as a consumer-protection attorney at the FTC, and sponsorship of the Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act signed in 2017. The profile highlights district demographics from Census data and showcases landmarks including Astoria Column, Haystack Rock, Intel's Ronler Acres, Nike's World Headquarters, Sauvie Island, Forest Park, and Fort Clatsop. It notes the 2026 general election matchup between incumbent Bonamici and Republican Barbara Kahl, directing viewers to candidate pages on the site.

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Brecheen advances to 2026 general in Oklahoma's 2nd District

Sep 10, 2026

This VoteWiser district profile introduces Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), a Choctaw Nation citizen and fourth-generation rancher from Coalgate first elected in 2022. It highlights his DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act signed into law in December 2024, notes his committee assignments and social media via the site's tabs, and lists the 2026 general-election candidates: Brecheen, Democrat Brandon Wade, and Independent Ronnie Hopkins. The segment reviews Census-derived district statistics (population, age, income, education) and provides a tour of eastern Oklahoma's tribal capitals, historic sites, and natural landmarks including Tahlequah, Sequoyah's cabin, Talimena Scenic Byway, Okmulgee, Tuskahoma, Beavers Bend, Price Tower, and Fort Gibson as the Trail of Tears terminus. Sourcing is official public data and congressional records; the tone is factual and educational.

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VoteWiser Profiles Kansas 3rd District and Rep. Sharice Davids Ahead of 2026 Election

Sep 10, 2026

This VoteWiser video profiles Kansas's 3rd Congressional District, represented by Democrat Sharice Davids since 2019. It details her background as one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress in 2018, her current role as Chief Deputy Whip, top Democrat on the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit, and her committee assignments. The segment covers district demographics from Census data, highlights local landmarks and historical sites such as the Museum at Prairiefire, Shawnee Indian Mission, Rosedale Arch, Ottawa University, Anderson County Courthouse, and the John Brown Museum at Osawatomie. It lists the 2026 general election candidates—Sharice Davids (D), Eric Jenkins (R), and Steve Hohe (L)—and promotes the VoteWiser website for district lookup by zip code, official records, press, and social media. The presentation draws from Census tab data, official congressional records, and historical facts without named external guests.

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Kansas 1st District profile highlights Tracey Mann, local landmarks ahead of 2026 election

Sep 10, 2026

This VoteWiser district profile opens with an introduction to the owl mascot and an overview of the tool's district page features. It then details Rep. Tracey Mann's background, from his family farm near Quinter to his roles as Kansas State student body president, commercial real estate broker, Lieutenant Governor, and U.S. Representative since 2021. The segment reviews key district statistics and showcases natural and historical sites including Konza Prairie, Kansas State University, Salina wheat country, Cheyenne Bottoms, Monument Rocks, Dodge City, Fort Larned, and Nicodemus. It closes by naming the 2026 general election candidates and describing the district's geographic span. Sourcing relies on the site's own Census tab, official congressional records, and established historical facts; no guests or anonymous sources are used. The throughline emphasizes the district's agricultural heritage, natural beauty, and Black pioneer history alongside the upcoming election.

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