Democratic, U.S. Senator from Virginia
Now: U.S. Senator since 2013 verified October 12, 2026 · source (opens in a new tab)
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Tim Kaine has 2 statements on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Senator Tim Kaine advised voters to put local candidates on record to keep data center negotiations open rather than secret
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 20, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WVVA (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "put local candidates on record to keep data center negotiations open rather than secret".
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine warned that the rapid growth of AI data centers needs to come with more transparency
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- wsls.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "the rapid growth of AI data centers needs to come with more transparency".
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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