Elissa Slotkin debates EV Mandate claim in Michigan Senate race
- During a Senate debate in Michigan, Rep. Elissa Slotkin claimed there is no electric vehicle mandate.
- Her opponent, Mike Rogers, challenged her statement by citing her voting record in favor of EV mandates.
- Slotkin's claims and voting history highlight the ongoing debate over EV regulations and their impact on the automotive industry.
In Michigan, during a U.S. Senate debate on October 14, 2024, Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) made a controversial claim regarding electric vehicle (EV) mandates. She stated that there is no existing EV mandate and expressed indifference towards whether Michiganders drive electric or gas-powered vehicles. However, this assertion was quickly challenged by her opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), who highlighted Slotkin's voting record supporting the Biden-Harris administration's EV mandates. Slotkin has voted multiple times to uphold regulations that phase out gas-powered cars, including a recent vote against legislation aimed at rolling back these mandates. This debate occurred against the backdrop of a United Auto Workers strike, which was partly fueled by concerns over the push for EVs. The ongoing debate over EV mandates has significant implications for the automotive industry, with many auto dealers expressing their opposition to these regulations, arguing that they threaten the viability of traditional car sales. Slotkin's claims and the subsequent rebuttal from Rogers illustrate the contentious nature of the current political landscape regarding environmental policies and their impact on the economy.