Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas, recently settled a campaign debt that had been outstanding for six years. The issue came to light when a bakery owner, Holly Thomas, called him out on social media, accusing him of not paying for cookies and treats ordered for his 2020 election watch party.
In a Facebook post dated October 8, Thomas expressed her frustration, stating that she would never vote for Marshall due to his campaign’s failure to pay a $678.75 bill. She detailed her attempts to collect the payment over several months—both through phone calls and emails—but received no response. Alongside her post, she shared an invoice and a photo of the custom cookies made for the senator’s campaign.
“Do you know why I will never vote for Roger Marshall? Because six years ago, when I was a brand-new small business owner, his campaign ordered cookies and treats from my bakery for his primary election watch party. And I never got paid,” she shared, reflecting on the tough times small businesses faced during COVID and how every dollar counted.
Marshall, who won his Senate seat after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, addressed the situation on October 10. He posted a screenshot showing a payment of $1,300 to the bakery, explaining that they had no idea how the oversight occurred and assured that they tried to reach out as soon as they learned of the issue. “We immediately attempted to contact the business in order to apologize, and we have repaid the bill from 2020, double,” he noted.
In a follow-up, Thomas confirmed that she had received the payment, adding a hint of humor to her post: “But I can officially confirm that Roger Marshall has paid his bill! Better late than never, right? Six years later, I guess we can finally mark that invoice PAID!” She expressed gratitude for the support she received, stating, “Now, back to doing what I do best!”
As Marshall campaigns for re-election this year, it’s clear that he’s attempting to address past oversights that could impact his public image.
