Brian Bengs, independent candidate for U.S. Senate, says over half a million dollars from Meta's Forge the Future Project political action committee was pumped into seventeen South Dakota legislative races
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Brian L Bengs
IND. Candidate for U.S. Senate, South Dakota, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Listed by the 2026 General Election Candidate List, South Dakota Secretary of State Voter Information Portal (no date stated on the page (live database list; election date column reads 11/3/2026)); FEC candidate S6SD01117. Office, district and party are as the list gives them; the record adds no judgment.
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Brian Bengs, independent candidate for U.S. Senate, says over half a million dollars from Meta's Forge the Future Project political action committee was pumped into seventeen South Dakota legislative races (as reported, September 5, 2026)
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Statements on data centers 3
Independent U.S. Senate candidate
Brian Bengs said he wants to ensure community interests are prioritized as the data center industry expands
Brian Bengs, Independent U.S. Senate candidate, said Senator Mike Rounds received more campaign money from AI and data center companies than from South Dakota donors
Recorded votes on data center bills 0
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