About Hawley Watch
Our Mission
Hawley Watch is an independent political accountability project. We fact-check Senator Josh Hawley's public statements, track his campaign finance data, and connect his words to his voting record.
We are not affiliated with any political campaign, party, or organization. We are concerned citizens exercising our First Amendment right to hold elected officials accountable.
Importantly, we believe in fairness. When Hawley's words match his actions, we say so. Our "Credit Where It's Due" section tracks positions where he has been consistent. Credibility comes from accuracy, not partisanship.
Truth Score Methodology
Every analyzed statement receives a Truth Score on a 0–100 scale, based on three weighted factors:
Are the specific claims in the statement verifiable and true? We check against primary sources: official records, data, and established reporting.
Does the statement use misleading framing, false dichotomies, or deliberately inflammatory language? Does it omit the speaker's own relevant history?
Does the statement leave out crucial context that would change the reader's understanding? Does it present a misleading picture through selective facts?
Rating Scale
Data Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Campaign Finance | OpenSecrets.org |
| PAC Contributions | FEC.gov |
| Voting Record | GovTrack.us |
| Legislation | Congress.gov |
| Fact Checks | PolitiFact |
Classification System
Every analyzed statement is classified into one of three buckets:
Contradicted by voting record, donor data, or past statements.
Consistent with voting record. No contradicting angle found.
No verifiable claim. Retweets, holiday greetings, photo ops.
Legal Disclaimer
Hawley Watch is an independent accountability project protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. All analysis represents the opinions of the authors based on publicly available data and reporting. We are not affiliated with any political campaign, party, or government entity. All data sources are cited. If you believe any information on this site is inaccurate, please contact us with the specific claim and supporting evidence.