Independent candidate for Governor, Tennessee
On your ballot Governor, Tennessee (certified list (opens in a new tab), verified October 9, 2026)
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Charles Van Morgan has 1 statement on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Charles Van Morgan stated he supports statewide standards with data centers located only in communities where local voters approve them
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: October 2, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Main Street Media of Tennessee (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: "I support statewide standards, with data centers located only in communities where local voters approve them.".
Where we looked
The record last searched for Charles Van Morgan's words on October 21, 2026.
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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Data Center Record, "Public statements by Charles Van Morgan", https://datacenterrecord.org/speakers/charles-van-morgan, last verified October 21, 2026.
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