US Senator Roger Marshall Settles Six-Year Bakery Debt
Republican Senator Roger Marshall, amid his re-election campaign, paid off a six-year debt to a bakery in Kansas following a viral social media post.
Republican US Senator Roger Marshall has paid for a large order placed with a Kansas bakery for his 2020 election party, six years later. After a social media post highlighting the unpaid bill went viral, the senator took action and announced he had paid double the amount owed.
Settlement of a Six-Year Debt
Republican US Senator Roger Marshall has announced that he has finally paid off his bakery debt, which had remained unpaid for six years. The payment was reportedly made following repeated collection attempts by the Kansas business.
2020 Election Party Order
The debt in question stemmed from an order of cookies and treats placed for the 2020 primary election party when Marshall won his first six-year term in the Senate.
Social Media Backlash
Holly Thomas, the owner of Holly’s Sweet Treats bakery in Hutchinson, Kansas, shared her experience on social media. As the post spread quickly, the incident caught the public's attention.
Challenges During the Pandemic
Bakery owner Thomas stated that the unpaid invoice left them in a difficult position, especially during the challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic when small businesses were struggling to survive.
Double the Debt Paid
Senator Marshall announced via a screenshot shared on social media that he paid a total of $1,300—alongside the original $678.75 bill—closing the account at double the amount.
Impact on the Re-election Race
Following this incident, Senator Roger Marshall's ongoing re-election campaign against his Democratic opponent, Adam Hamilton, has been rated as a toss-up by the Cook Political Report.