Republican candidate, Oregon 4th Congressional District
Republican candidate Monique DeSpain said she promised not to accept money from the AI industry and stated communities must have the power to reject a data center if they determine it isn't right for them
September 21, 2026, NPR for Oregonians · NPR for Oregonians local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)
retired Air Force colonel and JAG officer
Monique DeSpain, Republican challenger in Oregon's 4th Congressional District, argues communities must have power to reject data centers and calls for radical transparency in data center decisions
September 21, 2026, OPB · OPB local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)