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Tommy Tuberville

Republican. Candidate for Governor, Alabama, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Tuberville cosponsored the Senate version of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require states to consider standards making data centers drawing 100 MW or more pay the full cost of power plants, transmission lines and grid upgrades built to serve them (as reported, September 17, 2026)

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Statements on data centers 13

U.S. Senator

Tuberville cosponsored the Senate version of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require states to consider standards making data centers drawing 100 MW or more pay the full cost of power plants, transmission lines and grid upgrades built to serve them

September 17, 2026, Yellowhammer News · Yellowhammer News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

U.S. Senator

Tuberville pledged a four year rate freeze if elected governor

September 17, 2026, Yellowhammer News · Yellowhammer News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

U.S. Senator

Tommy Tuberville opposes one year moratorium on new data centers proposed by opponent Doug Jones

September 17, 2026, Yellowhammer News · Yellowhammer News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

U.S. Senator (R-Alabama)

Sen. Tommy Tuberville co sponsored the Ratepayer Protection Act requiring states to establish standards for utility commission decisions when connecting large electricity users of 100 megawatts or more to the grid.

September 17, 2026, 1819 News · 1819 News local outlet (Paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville said data centers can be built in Alabama without raising power bills for residents

September 17, 2026, Yellowhammer News · Yellowhammer News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

U.S. Senator

Tuberville wants data centers to pay full price for water and electric infrastructure and replace power and water capacity they take

September 14, 2026, The Tuscaloosa News · The Tuscaloosa News local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

U.S. Senator

Tuberville proposes letting communities decide whether they want a data center and extending Alabama Power rate freeze past 2024

September 14, 2026, The Tuscaloosa News · The Tuscaloosa News local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

U.S. Senator

Tuberville proposes placing data centers in Alabama's highest property tax bracket

September 14, 2026, The Tuscaloosa News · The Tuscaloosa News local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Republican gubernatorial nominee

Tommy Tuberville proposes letting communities decide whether they want a data center

September 8, 2026, Yahoo · Yahoo local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Republican gubernatorial nominee

Tuberville proposes extending Alabama Power rate freeze past 2029

September 8, 2026, Yahoo · Yahoo local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

U.S. Senator

Tommy Tuberville outlines new data center approach as opposition to facilities mounts

September 2, 2026, News From The States · News From The States local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator and Republican gubernatorial nominee, supports data center development

August 28, 2026, Tuscaloosa Thread · Tuscaloosa Thread local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

U.S. Senator

Sen. Tommy Tuberville says data centers could bring significant economic benefits, particularly to rural communities

July 24, 2026, Montgomery Advertiser · Montgomery Advertiser local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Recorded votes on data center bills 0

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