Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 1, Montana
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Sam Forstag has 1 statement on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Democratic candidate Sam Forstag supports data centers only if companies generate own power, use efficient water systems, and ensure union jobs
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 2, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- easternprogress.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "supports data centers only if companies generate own power, use efficient water systems, and ensure union jobs".
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
Others in this race
- Aaron Flint Republican · U.S. House, District 1 · the race page
- Nick Sheedy Libertarian · U.S. House, District 1 · the race page
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Data Center Record, "Public statements by Sam Forstag", https://datacenterrecord.org/speakers/sam-forstag, last verified October 13, 2026.
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