Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 2, Arizona
On your ballot U.S. House, District 2, Arizona (Yavapai County Elections' list (opens in a new tab), verified October 15, 2026)
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Jonathan Michael Nez has 5 statements on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Nez stated that in the Southwest, tribes and their neighbors outside tribal areas are saying no to data centers.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 14, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Native News Online (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Nez said data centers use a lot of water, energy, and produce noise, and that property values around these facilities lessen in value.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 14, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Native News Online (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Nez said Tucson has taken a position saying no to data centers.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 14, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Native News Online (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Nez said any economic development venture should start with local leaders being transparent with their constituents, and expressed concern about undisclosed data center negotiations.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 14, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Native News Online (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Nez said Page held primary elections where local leaders pursuing a data center were not transparent and were removed from office by voters in opposition.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 14, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Native News Online (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
Where we looked
The record last searched for Jonathan Michael Nez's words on October 21, 2026.
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
Others in this race
- Elijah Crane Republican · U.S. House, District 2 · the race page
- Curtis Goodwin LBT · U.S. House, District 2 · the race page
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