Democratic candidate for Governor, Alabama
On your ballot Governor, Alabama (certified list (opens in a new tab), verified October 9, 2026)
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Of 10 statements on the record, 5 raised concerns about data centers and 5 carry no label.
Labels are applied by the record's published rules: two readings of each statement, and a third that reads its source where the two differ. Every label sits beside its statement and its source, and any label can be challenged through Report a change, with the correction logged on the corrections page.
What they said
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Doug Jones called for stronger regulations on data centers, including limits on tax incentives and requirements to address their power and water use.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 12, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WAFF (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Doug Jones, seeking to become Alabama's first Democratic governor since 2003, called for data center regulation at a Huntsville rally on October 11, 2026.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 11, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WCAX (opens in a new tab), local outlet
- FOX5 Vegas (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Doug Jones, candidate for Alabama governor, says data centers have moved to top of voters' concerns in 2026 midterm elections
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 11, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- The American Prospect (opens in a new tab), national outlet
Label rationale: No label: the words support none. The two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source held it.
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Doug Jones accused Tuberville of ethical malpractice for accepting campaign funds from large tech companies currently building data centers in west Alabama.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 10, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WVUA 23 (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: "accused Tuberville of ethical malpractice for accepting campaign funds from large tech companies currently building data centers in west Alabama".
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Democrats and gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones call for yearlong moratorium on data center facilities
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 7, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Montgomery Advertiser (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "call for yearlong moratorium on data center facilities".
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Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones said voters concerned about data center projects should vote for him because his opponent would allow them without scrutiny.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 19, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WTVY (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Jones said every data center project ought to have a publicly available economic impact study before communities decide whether to approve it
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 13, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Alabama Political Reporter (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Doug Jones called for a one year moratorium on data center construction in Alabama
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 13, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Alabama Political Reporter (opens in a new tab), local outlet
- Alabama Reflector (opens in a new tab), local outlet
- Tuscaloosa Thread (opens in a new tab), local outlet
- Yahoo (opens in a new tab), local outlet
- Alabama Daily News (opens in a new tab), local outlet
- WVUA 23 (opens in a new tab), local outlet
- Yellowhammer News (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "calls for one year moratorium on data center development and criticizes secrecy around Project Red Clay".
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Doug Jones called for more data center transparency and accountability
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 13, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Alabama Daily News (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "called for more data center transparency and accountability".
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones called for a temporary pause on additional data center development
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: July 24, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Montgomery Advertiser (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "called for a temporary pause on additional data center development".
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The record last searched for Doug Jones's words on October 9, 2026.
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
Others in this race
- Tommy Tuberville Republican · Governor · the race page
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