Kentucky U.S. Senate 2026: where the candidates stand on data centers
3 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot, from the Kentucky Secretary of State's list (opens in a new tab). The officeholder comes first, then the Republican and Democratic nominees together by last name, then everyone else by last name; in each group a candidate with a statement or vote on the record comes first (how the order works). Each has the same space. The list: Candidate Filings, Election: 2026 General Election (Kentucky Secretary of State); US Senator at Default.aspx?id=3 and US Representative at Default.aspx?id=4 (The pages state no certification or as of date; each row carries its own filing date (latest filing shown: 8/21/2026)).
Andy Barr, U.S. Representative and Republican Senate candidate, said Andy Barr wants local communities to decide the fate of data centers, not D.C. politicians.
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In their own words
Where does Andy Barr stand on data centers?
Andy Barr has 3 statements on data centers on the record.
Statements 3 statements
· paraphrased · label set by a tiebreak
Andy Barr, U.S. Representative and Republican Senate candidate, said Andy Barr wants local communities to decide the fate of data centers, not D.C. politicians.
Charles Booker, Democratic Senate candidate, said he was calling for a moratorium on data centers and feels much more urgency now, citing concerns from AI experts that regulations are needed.
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