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Statement·other·said 2019-12-19

“Pete Buttigieg ran statewide in Indiana and lost by 20 points.”

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Verdict
Trueby PolitiFact
2019-12-20
Reasoning

Buttigieg ran for Indiana state treasurer in 2010 and lost to incumbent Republican Richard Mourdock 37.5% to 62.5% — about 25 points; "20 points" is slightly understated but substantially accurate.

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