Missouri U.S. House District 6 2026: where the candidates stand on data centers
3 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot, from the Missouri 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: Certification of Candidates and Party Emblems, Certified by Denny Hoskins, CPA, Secretary of State (2026 General Election Certification booklet) (August 25, 2026).
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In their own words
Where does Josh Smead stand on data centers?
Josh Smead has 2 statements on data centers on the record.
Statements 2 statements
· paraphrased
Drawing on his architectural experience, Smead said existing building codes do not adequately address the demands of large data center facilities.
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