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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Dave Seeman has 2 statements on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Dave Seeman advocated for statewide moratorium to establish Environmental Justice Division within Department of Environment and Conservation to enforce facility standards and grid regulations
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 2, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Main Street Media of Tennessee (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "advocated for statewide moratorium to establish Environmental Justice Division within Department of Environment and Conservation to enforce facility standards and grid regulations".
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Dave Seeman said he released a five policy package on AI and data centers in Tennessee and called for a 24 month moratorium to establish an Environmental Justice Division and regulations.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 25, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WTVC (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "called for a 24 month moratorium to establish an Environmental Justice Division and regulations".
Where we looked
The record last searched for Dave Seeman's words on October 21, 2026.
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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