Republican, Governor of Arkansas
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Of 3 statements on the record, 3 were for data centers.
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What they said
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Governor Sarah Sanders says West Memphis is a hardworking community that deserves the resources and recognition brought by Google's investment
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 8, 2025.
Primary Sources:
- YouTube (opens in a new tab), video
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "West Memphis is a hardworking community that deserves the resources and recognition brought by Google's investment".
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor of Arkansas, says there is no better place for this investment than in West Memphis
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 2, 2025.
Primary Sources:
- YouTube (opens in a new tab), video
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "there is no better place for this investment than in West Memphis".
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Google's investment is the largest capital investment in Arkansas history
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: October 2, 2025.
Primary Sources:
- KATV (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: "Google’s multi-billion-dollar investment in West Memphis is one of the largest investments ever in our state and an incredible testament to the work my administration has done".
Where we looked
The record last searched for Sarah Huckabee Sanders's words on October 21, 2026.
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
Others in this race
- Fred Love Democratic · Governor · the race page
- Colt Shelby Libertarian · Governor · the race page
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