Democratic, U.S. Representative for California's 4th district
Now: U.S. Representative, District 4 since 1999 verified October 12, 2026 · source (opens in a new tab)
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Of 4 statements on the record, 4 raised concerns about data centers.
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What they said
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Thompson said local communities should take the lead and urged slowing data center development
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 2, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- patch.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "local communities should take the lead and urged slowing data center development".
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Thompson said data centers need protections for water, electric rates and workers
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 2, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- patch.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "data centers need protections for water, electric rates and workers".
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Mike Thompson said data centers could displace farms, consume water, and create few jobs
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 2, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- patch.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "data centers could displace farms, consume water, and create few jobs".
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Thompson said we need to pump the brakes on data center rollout and require local control
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 2, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- patch.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "we need to pump the brakes on data center rollout and require local control".
Where we looked
The record last searched for Mike Thompson's words on October 26, 2026.
How they voted
1 vote on data center measures: 0 in favor of data centers, 1 against.
| Measure | Roll call | What they did |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act | U.S. House of Representatives, September 16, 2026 | Voted yes on a measure that limited data centers against |
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Others in this race
- Eric Jones Democratic · U.S. House, District 4 · the race page
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