Yvonne Wingett

Yvonne Wingett Sanchez is a reporter based in Phoenix, Arizona. She covers voting issues in the state for The Washington Post, focusing on how state and local officials navigate pressures on the administration of elections, while tracking legislative and legal battles over voting rules and access to the polls. She also tells the stories of people and communities who have lost faith in American democracy. Yvonne previously worked as a political reporter for the Arizona Republic. Her reporting has been recognized with numerous awards, including an Emmy Award for her work on a documentary about voter suppression.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/yvonne-wingett-sanchez/

81%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • Yvonne Wingett Sanchez reports on voting issues in Arizona with a focus on how state and local officials navigate pressures on the administration of elections, legislative and legal battles over voting rules and access to the polls. She also tells the stories of people and communities who have lost faith in American democracy.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The vast majority of tips received did not result in any charges.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article states that the federal officials said reports of widespread threats against election workers have resulted in charges against roughly 20 people. However, this statement is misleading as there are no specific details about these alleged threats or how they were investigated and prosecuted.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article states that the federal officials said reports of widespread threats against election workers have resulted in charges against roughly 20 people. However, this statement is misleading as there are no specific details about these alleged threats or how they were investigated and prosecuted.

Recent Articles

Boris Epshteyn, Trump's Loyal Advisor, Pleads Not Guilty to Election Subversion Charges in Arizona

Boris Epshteyn, Trump's Loyal Advisor, Pleads Not Guilty to Election Subversion Charges in Arizona

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Boris Epshteyn, a close adviser to former President Trump, pleaded not guilty on June 18th, 2024 to election subversion charges in Arizona. The indictment accuses him of being part of a scheme involving fake electors voting for Trump and preventing the lawful transfer of the presidency. Epshteyn is considered one of Trump's most loyal advisers and was charged alongside former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, former Trump attorneys Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, and Christina Bobb.
Rudy Giuliani and Kelli Ward Charged with Election Fraud in Arizona: False Claims, Forgery, and Conspiracy Allegations

Rudy Giuliani and Kelli Ward Charged with Election Fraud in Arizona: False Claims, Forgery, and Conspiracy Allegations

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Arizona Republican Party's former chairwoman Kelli Ward, among others, pleaded not guilty to charges related to their attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Arizona. They are accused of spreading false claims of election fraud, submitting false documents to Congress, and forgery. Giuliani was served with a summons following his birthday party in Florida. The trials for Giuliani and Ward are scheduled for October 17.
Former Trump Lawyer John Eastman Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Arizona's Fake Elector Case

Former Trump Lawyer John Eastman Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Arizona's Fake Elector Case

Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 Former Trump lawyer John Eastman, who devised a strategy to challenge Joe Biden's win in Arizona's 2020 election, pleaded not guilty on Friday to conspiracy, fraud, and forgery charges. Eastman is the first person charged in Arizona's 'fake elector' case. He denies any involvement in the election litigation or legislative hearings and is confident of exoneration.
Justice Department Cracks Down on Threats to Election Officials

Justice Department Cracks Down on Threats to Election Officials

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 The Justice Department is cracking down on threats to election officials following a wave of violent threats against voting administrators and other public officials over the past two election cycles. The DOJ formed an Election Threats Task Force in June 2021, which has resulted in many convictions of individuals who made threatening communication across state lines to election officials.