Summary
- Rep. Elissa Slotkin is against electric vehicle mandates despite not owning an electric car herself
- Slotkin released an ad opposing mandating electric vehicle sales
- She revealed that there are no EV charging stations near her home in Michigan
- Slotkin recently voted against legislation aiming to block Biden administration mandates on new car sales
- Slotkin’s Republican opponent accuses her of supporting EV mandates despite her recent ad against them and previous votes against their passing
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Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., who is running for a Senate seat in Michigan, released a new ad opposing mandates for electric vehicle sales, stating that she believes no one should be told what to buy and that no mandates should be imposed. Slotkin, who does not own an electric car and lives in an area without EV charging stations, also recently voted against a bill aimed at blocking the Biden administration’s plan to require two-thirds of new cars to be electric by 2032. The Environmental Protection Agency announced this rule in March under the Clean Air Act.
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers, including GOP Michigan Rep. John James, passed the Congressional Review Act in September to stop the EPA rule from taking effect. Slotkin’s rival in the Senate race, Rep. Mike Rogers, criticized her stance on EV mandates, accusing her of supporting job-destroying mandates and lying about her positions. Slotkin voted against the Congressional Review Act bill, breaking with some Democrats who supported it. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) also accused Slotkin of dishonesty on other issues.
Slotkin’s campaign’s response to criticisms focused on her belief in individual freedom and decision-making regarding vehicle purchases. She emphasized that she lives in a rural area without access to EV charging stations and therefore does not own an electric vehicle. The ad released by Slotkin presents her as a defender of personal choice, stating that “what you drive is your call, no one else’s.” Despite her opposition to EV mandates, Slotkin’s voting record on related issues has come under scrutiny, with opponents accusing her of supporting restrictions on gas-powered cars.
As the Senate race in Michigan heats up, Slotkin’s position on electric vehicles and environmental regulations is becoming a key point of contention. Her opponent, Rep. Mike Rogers, has criticized her for allegedly supporting measures that could harm Michigan’s auto industry and workers. Slotkin’s refusal to support the bill blocking EV mandates, along with past votes on similar issues, has raised questions about her consistency and commitment to protecting local jobs. The debate over EV mandates and their impact on the economy is likely to continue being a significant issue in the Michigan Senate race.
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