CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As this election season ramps up, WCNC Charlotte is verifying the ads you see on your television.
For the next few months, we will focus on both the presidential race and the North Carolina governor’s race when it comes to which ads we verify.
We will look at ads by the campaigns themselves as well as ones put together by political action committees, also known as PACs.
Each week, we will verify two ads, on back-to-back days, that will air during the same newscast. These will first air in our 6 p.m. newscast, and then that same Verify piece will re-air in the 6 a.m. the following day for those who didn't see it the day before.
All of these will stories will also be linked on this page once they air. That way you can see anything you may have missed.
Josh Stein attack ad against Mark Robinson
This ad is paid for by Josh Stein, who is running against Robinson as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate. In the ad, there are several claims about Precious Beginnings, a daycare previously run by Robinson and his wife in Greensboro. Here's what we found.
Mark Robinson attack ad against Josh Stein
This ad is paid for by Friends of Mark Robinson which is the campaign for Republican Mark Robinson running against democratic governor candidate Josh Stein. In the ad, we’re looking at several claims. Here's what we found.
Donald Trump attack ad against Kamala Harris
This ad is paid for by Donald Trump's campaign. We are breaking down two claims in this ad surrounding immigration. The ad starts with this claim that Harris is a Border Czar. Here's what we found.
Kamala Harris attack ad against Donald Trump
This ad is paid for by the Kamala Harris campaign. The issue surrounds immigration claims regarding former President Donald Trump. Here's what we found:
Donald Trump attack ad against Kamala Harris
This ad is paid for by former president Donald Trump's campaign. This ad has several claims of how Vice President Kamala Harris added to inflation.
Kamala Harris attack ad against Donald Trump
The ad being spotlighted is against Trump, claiming he is involved with Project 2025.
Kamala Harris attack ad against Donald Trump
This ad targets Trump's stance on IVF treatment.
Donald Trump attack ad against Kamala Harris
This ad claims Harris wants to enable transgender prisoners to have access to gender-affirming surgeries.
If there are specific ads or claims you would like to verify, make sure to email the Verify team at verify@wcnc.com.
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