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Polling Company Admits to Fabricating Election Data

Wedgewood Polls has admitted to fabricating election data, which was incorporated by major news outlets without verification. The false data had significant consequences, including the withdrawal of Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow from a Senate race. Experts warn that the inclusion of fake polls can distort overall polling averages, and the media's rush to report unverified information has led to widespread retractions.

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Wedgewood Polls has confessed to creating fake election data, which was used by major news organizations without proper verification. This led to serious consequences, including Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropping out of a Senate race due to misleading polling results. Experts caution that such inaccuracies can distort polling averages, and the media's quick reporting without verification has resulted in numerous retractions. As elections near, voters are urged to be skeptical of polling data.

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  • Wedgewood Polls admitted to fabricating election data.
  • Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow exited a Senate race due to fake polling.
  • FiftyPlusOne exposed the fraud on October 20.
  • Median Strategies also published fake election numbers earlier this year.
  • Wedgewood Polls reportedly used crowdfunding to finance fake surveys.
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Polling Company Admits to Fabricating Election Data