Governor of Kentucky
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Of 3 statements on the record, 3 raised concerns about data centers.
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What they said
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Governor Andy Beshear said that if data centers are going to locate in Kentucky, the area is going to choose to want them
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 7, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WKYT (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "if data centers are going to locate in Kentucky, the area is going to choose to want them".
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Gov. Andy Beshear stated he does not believe data centers need incentives and would support rolling back any incentives
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 3, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WKMS (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "does not believe data centers need incentives and would support rolling back any incentives".
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Beshear said that any data center in Kentucky would have to pay for all of its own power
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: June 1, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- lexingtonky.news (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "any data center in Kentucky would have to pay for all of its own power".
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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