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6 October
10:55 pm

You've also made millions of dollars going out to California, dragging that money back here

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John James, at Michigan Governor General Election Debate (WOOD TV8)

10:55 pm
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Why we checked itSpecific claim that opponent raised millions of dollars from California donors — verifiable through campaign finance records
What we foundWhile it is confirmed that Benson raised substantial out-of-state money—more than half her early donations came from outside Michigan—no source specifically establishes that she raised 'millions' specifically from California or that she conducted California fundraising trips.
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