Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Tuberville's opponent in the 2026 governor's race, Doug Jones, called for a one year moratorium on new data centers
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Doug Jones
Democrat. Candidate for Governor, Alabama, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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In their own words
Tuberville's opponent in the 2026 governor's race, Doug Jones, called for a one year moratorium on new data centers (as reported, September 17, 2026)
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Statements on data centers 10
Alabama gubernatorial candidate
Doug Jones, candidate for Alabama governor, says data centers have moved to top of voters' concerns in 2026 midterm elections
Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Doug Jones accused Tuberville of ethical malpractice for accepting campaign funds from large tech companies currently building data centers in west Alabama.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Doug Jones proposed a one year moratorium on data centers and higher property tax brackets for data centers.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee
Doug Jones proposed a one year moratorium on new data center construction
Democratic gubernatorial nominee
Democrats and gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones call for yearlong moratorium on data center facilities
Doug Jones, Tuberville's Democratic opponent, called for a one year moratorium on new data centers
Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Alabama
Doug Jones, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, calls for one year moratorium on data center development and criticizes secrecy around Project Red Clay.
Doug Jones called for more data center transparency and accountability
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones called for a temporary pause on additional data center development
Recorded votes on data center bills 0
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