From Jalopnik · Erin Marquis · · 1m 10s
Gas Cards and Detroit Votes
Michigan Republican Mike Rogers' wife hands out $10 gas cards to sway Detroit voters.
In brief
Michigan Republican Mike Rogers' wife hands out $10 gas cards to sway Detroit voters. Kristi Rogers distributed $10 gas cards at Detroit gas stations to help voters affected by tariffs, but the legality of using campaign funds for this is unclear. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Kristi Rogers Hands Out Gas Cards
Kristi Rogers distributed $10 gas cards at Detroit gas stations to help voters affected by tariffs.
“Two and a quarters gallon of gas! Hot damn!”
Tariffs Hit Michigan Hard
Michigan households paid $5,600 extra on average since January 2025 due to Trump's tariffs and trade war with Canada.
Gas Prices and Costs in Detroit
Detroit residents face $4.55 regular gas prices, high car insurance, and winter roads that damage vehicles.
Legal Concerns Over Gas Cards
Providing gas cards to voters may be illegal as it could be seen as encouraging voting with campaign funds.
Campaign Funds and Gas Cards
Campaign funds cannot cover personal expenses, but gas cards might be legal if given to everyone without conditions.
What Happens Next
Rogers campaign did not respond to questions about Kristi's gas card giveaway and political messaging.
What matters most
Kristi Rogers distributed $10 gas cards at Detroit gas stations to help voters affected by tariffs, but the legality of using campaign funds for this is unclear.
