Where candidates for office stand on data centers
People running for office, their campaigns and their parties. A candidate who does not hold the office is not an official.
453 statements by 134 candidates in 40 states, April 9, 2026 to October 2, 2026, by the state of the race and the office sought. Each appears as said, with the date and the source. No verdict is attached.
The 2026 general election is on November 3, 2026. A candidate's office, party and standing are as the source described them on the date of the statement; the record does not follow primaries, so a person listed here may no longer be running, and "nominee" is the source's word.
Races on the record
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By state
- Alabama 13
- Alaska 9
- Arizona 2
- Arkansas 2
- California 1
- Colorado 1
- Connecticut 1
- Florida 71
- Georgia 10
- Indiana 4
- Iowa 11
- Kansas 3
- Kentucky 8
- Louisiana 1
- Maine 3
- Maryland 5
- Massachusetts 2
- Michigan 47
- Minnesota 7
- Montana 15
- Nebraska 5
- Nevada 9
- New Hampshire 9
- New Mexico 34
- New York 2
- North Carolina 12
- North Dakota 11
- Ohio 57
- Ontario 1
- Oregon 9
- Pennsylvania 11
- South Carolina 4
- South Dakota 15
- Tennessee 9
- Texas 24
- Utah 2
- Virginia 5
- Washington 2
- West Virginia 2
- Wisconsin 13
- No state named 1
Alabama 13
Every statement reported in Alabama, from every voice, is on Alabama's statements page.
Governor of Alabama
Doug Jones
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Tuberville's opponent in the 2026 governor's race, Doug Jones, called for a one year moratorium on new data centers
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Doug Jones, candidate for Alabama governor, says data centers have moved to top of voters' concerns in 2026 midterm elections
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Doug Jones accused Tuberville of ethical malpractice for accepting campaign funds from large tech companies currently building data centers in west Alabama.
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Doug Jones proposed a one year moratorium on data centers and higher property tax brackets for data centers.
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Doug Jones proposed a one year moratorium on new data center construction
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Democrats and gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones call for yearlong moratorium on data center facilities
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Doug Jones, Tuberville's Democratic opponent, called for a one year moratorium on new data centers
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Doug Jones, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, calls for one year moratorium on data center development and criticizes secrecy around Project Red Clay.
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Doug Jones called for more data center transparency and accountability
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones called for a temporary pause on additional data center development
Tommy Tuberville
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Tommy Tuberville proposes letting communities decide whether they want a data center
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Tuberville proposes extending Alabama Power rate freeze past 2029
Campaigns, parties and staff
A campaign, a party or a staffer speaking, as the source attributes it, apart from the candidates themselves.
Tuberville campaign finance disclosure
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Applied Digital Corporation contributed $25,000 to Tuberville campaign
Alaska 9
Every statement reported in Alaska, from every voice, is on Alaska's statements page.
Governor of Alaska
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
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Jonathan Kreiss Tomkins says if elected he will seek temporary ban on new computing data centers in Alaska
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Jonathan Kreiss Tomkins announced intention to seek temporary ban on new data centers in Alaska if elected governor
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Plan requires local approval and ensures Alaskans do not shoulder electric rate increases or subsidize data center development
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Jonathan Kreiss Tomkins, Democratic candidate for governor, proposed a moratorium on all new data centers in Alaska until the legislature passes comprehensive regulation
Dave Bronson
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Dave Bronson says he is a big believer in data centers and sees economic opportunity if they are built in Alaska
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Dave Bronson expressed strong support for data center development in Alaska as economic opportunity
Treg Taylor
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Treg Taylor says Alaska needs to embrace data centers and has all the makings of a great place for them
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Treg Taylor stated data centers should be embraced for good paying jobs in Alaska
Bernadette Wilson
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Bernadette Wilson opposes hyperscale data centers due to environmental and resource concerns
Arizona 2
Every statement reported in Arizona, from every voice, is on Arizona's statements page.
U.S. House of Arizona
Jay Feely
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Jay Feely argues data centers can benefit Arizona communities if developers invest in surrounding areas and use recirculated water.
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Jay Feely, GOP congressional candidate for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, received $600,000 from Leading the Future, a pro AI Super PAC, in June 2026.
Arkansas 2
Every statement reported in Arkansas, from every voice, is on Arkansas's statements page.
Pulaski County Judge
Wendell Griffen
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Wendell Griffen, Pulaski County Judge Democratic nominee, helped write the ordinance
Wendell Griffin
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Wendell Griffin, Democratic nominee for Pulaski County Judge, held a news conference August 25 calling for new data center regulations.
California 1
Every statement reported in California, from every voice, is on California's statements page.
U.S. House of California
Eric Jones
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Eric Jones called for a national moratorium on data centers
Colorado 1
Every statement reported in Colorado, from every voice, is on Colorado's statements page.
Office not stated of Colorado
Gabe Evans
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Gabe Evans, Colorado Republican, sponsors the Ratepayer Protection Act
Connecticut 1
Every statement reported in Connecticut, from every voice, is on Connecticut's statements page.
State House of Connecticut
Josh James
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Josh James, candidate for CT State Rep., opposes proposed 100 MW AI capable data center at 1 Lopus Road in Beacon Falls and supports a moratorium
Florida 71
Every statement reported in Florida, from every voice, is on Florida's statements page.
Governor of Florida
Byron Donalds
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Byron Donalds, Republican candidate for Florida Governor, opposes statewide pause on data centers, arguing it sends a dangerous signal to the business community, and advocates for local government authority to decide whether a facility belongs in their community
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Donalds advocates for local government control over data center decisions rather than state preemption
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Byron Donalds opposes a statewide moratorium or ban on data center construction
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Byron Donalds, Republican gubernatorial candidate, supports data center development and said state commissioned study due back June 1, 2027.
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Byron Donalds, gubernatorial candidate, said local governments will maintain control over data centers in Florida and utility bills will not increase
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Byron Donalds expressed support for letting local governments decide whether to construct data centers.
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Byron Donalds advocates for small modular nuclear reactors and closed loop water filtration systems as part of data center builds
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Byron Donalds pledged to investigate the effects data centers would have on Florida communities if elected
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Byron Donalds, gubernatorial candidate, said on Fox Business Friday that local governments will maintain control over data centers in Florida and utility bills will not increase.
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Byron Donalds supports local governments making their own decisions about data center developments
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Byron Donalds has advocated for small modular nuclear reactors and closed loop water filtration systems for data center builds.
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Byron Donalds, Republican candidate for Florida governor, said decisions about data centers should be left to local governments
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Byron Donalds voted in May 2025 for House measure containing 10 year moratorium on state and local AI regulations, provision later removed by Senate
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Byron Donalds supports Florida SB 484 requiring data centers to cover service costs and utilize reclaimed water
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Donalds now says he no longer agrees with the national moratorium and was not the biggest fan of that provision
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Byron Donalds in June 2025 said the future of Florida will be important for data centers and power as critical things for the state
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Byron Donalds voted in May 2025 for the U.S. House's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included a 10 year moratorium on enforcement of state or local regulations for artificial intelligence models
Not on the record: the record holds no bill called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read from the statement's words: Byron Donalds voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025). Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.
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Donalds has expressed strong support for SB 484 regulating data centers pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, which requires data centers to pay their own costs of service, establish large scale consumptive use permits, and use reclaimed water for cooling
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Byron Donalds warned that a statewide freeze on data centers could drive investment elsewhere and opposes a moratorium.
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Byron Donalds voted in May 2025 for the U.S. House version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which included a 10 year moratorium on enforcement of state or local regulations for artificial intelligence models, systems, or automated decision systems
Not on the record: the record holds no bill called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read from the statement's words: Byron Donalds voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025). Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.
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Donalds now says he no longer agrees with the national AI moratorium provision
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Byron Donalds supports keeping data centers away from homes and using cooling technology that conserves water, including systems that recirculate water or use air cooling.
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Byron Donalds calls for AI bill of rights to protect children and families
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Byron Donalds, GOP gubernatorial candidate, supports building AI data centers and hyperscale data centers in Florida
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Rep. Byron Donalds introduced legislation requiring large AI data centers to generate their own power and water rather than draw from public utilities
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Byron Donalds said regarding data centers: We are wide open. We have actual land in this state that is still pristine, available to use
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Byron Donalds argued that data stored in Florida is more secure than data warehoused in other states or foreign countries
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Byron Donalds advocated for small modular nuclear reactors and closed loop water filtration systems as part of data center builds
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Byron Donalds stated if elected Governor he would respect local bans on data center facilities
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Byron Donalds spent more than $2 million on advertising in his primary promising to protect Florida from data centers
David Jolly
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Jolly would potentially extend a temporary moratorium into a permanent statewide ban if research shows severe negative impacts
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Democrat David Jolly proposes a one year statewide moratorium on new data center construction
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David Jolly, Democratic candidate for Florida Governor, proposes a one year statewide moratorium on new data center construction to study impacts on air, water systems, energy grid, real estate values, and economy, with potential extension to permanent statewide ban if research shows severe negative impacts
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David Jolly pledged to enact a statewide moratorium on data center construction on Day One if elected Florida governor
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Jolly suggested Byron Donalds' acceptance of donations from data center developers would lead to more data centers in Florida
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David Jolly, Democratic opponent to Donalds, has made data center resistance central to his campaign and considers an outright ban
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David Jolly said if elected he would issue a one year moratorium on construction of data centers in Florida.
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David Jolly, Donalds' Democratic opponent, visited Northern Virginia this week and is considering an outright ban on data centers.
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David Jolly, Democratic candidate for Florida governor, said Florida should ban data centers
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David Jolly promised one year moratorium on data center construction if elected
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David Jolly has promised that if elected governor, he will declare a year long statewide moratorium on construction of data centers in Florida
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David Jolly proposed a one year moratorium on new data centers in Florida if elected governor.
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David Jolly has promised to declare a year long statewide moratorium on construction of data centers in Florida if elected
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David Jolly states Florida does not need data centers and should let the other 49 states build them
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David Jolly, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, says 70 to 80 percent of Floridians oppose data center construction
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David Jolly, Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee, vows to enact one year moratorium on data center construction if elected
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David Jolly, gubernatorial nominee, said 70 to 80 percent of Floridians oppose data center construction
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David Jolly vows to enact a one year moratorium on Florida data center construction if elected
Frank Russo
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Russo proposes voluntary Florida Data Center Modernization Fund with 1 billion dollars raised from Florida billionaires
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Russo's Florida Data Center Community Responsibility Act includes five principles: Community Responsibility Tax, Host Community Fund, Five Year Modernization Deadline, Energy Self Sufficiency, and End Taxpayer Subsidies
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Frank Russo challenges Mark Zuckerberg to personally commit 250 million dollars toward data center modernization and protecting Florida water and power infrastructure
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Frank Russo proposes requiring new and upgraded data centers to provide their own power rather than use public grid
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Frank Russo proposes ending state tax credits and incentives for data centers
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Frank Russo said he would pursue ballot initiative if legislature does not enact the proposal
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Frank Russo proposes five year modernization deadline for existing data centers to upgrade to efficient technology
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Frank Russo unveiled Florida Data Center Community Responsibility Act proposing statewide charge on large data center operations based on electrical capacity
U.S. Senate of Florida
Angie Nixon
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Angie Nixon, Florida Democratic Senate candidate, called for a moratorium on data center construction until more research is done.
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Angie Nixon, Florida Democratic Senate candidate, outlined a vision for data centers in Florida and called for greater accountability from Big Tech.
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Angie Nixon proposed that communities affected by data centers receive dividend payments similar to Alaska's natural resource distribution system.
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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon headlined a town hall in Fort Meade on Monday to outline federal safeguards she says should include transparency, environmental review and community input
U.S. House of Florida
David Jolly
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Byron Donalds campaign has received donations from data center developers
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David Jolly plans to visit Northern Virginia data center region known as Data Center Alley this week to assess impact on communities
State Senate of Florida
Richard Lamondin
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Richard Lamondin, Florida State Senate candidate, called for data center moratorium in Westview.
Office not stated of Florida
David Jolly
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Jolly heard from residents about loud noise pollution, decreased property values, and closure of restaurants and food stores due to data centers
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David Jolly called SB 484 a good first start but questioned why ratepayer protection is considered an accomplishment
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David Jolly, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, advocates for a data center moratorium
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David Jolly backs Escambia data center moratorium
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Byron Donalds out of step with voters on data center moratorium issue
Nikki Fried
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Nikki Fried, chair of Florida Democratic Party, said Westview community was not informed about data center construction until too late due to hidden negotiations and backroom deals.
Kathy Castor
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Kathy Castor, Florida Democrat, co sponsors the Ratepayer Protection Act
Campaigns, parties and staff
A campaign, a party or a staffer speaking, as the source attributes it, apart from the candidates themselves.
Florida Democratic Party
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Florida Democratic Party made visit to Pinellas County to criticize Rep. Byron Donalds over campaign donations from tech executives and AI developers.
Georgia 10
Every statement reported in Georgia, from every voice, is on Georgia's statements page.
Governor of Georgia
Keisha Lance Bottoms
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Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms supports pausing new data center development while the state studies the industry's economic, environmental and infrastructure impacts
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Bottoms called on Jackson to pledge to divest from every data center project he is involved in
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Keisha Lance Bottoms called for Rick Jackson to disclose his investment in data centers
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Keisha Lance Bottoms, Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, said at Georgia Chamber event in early August 2026 that we need a pause on new data centers.
Rick Jackson
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Republican Rick Jackson says local governments, not the state, should decide whether data center projects move forward in their communities, while adding guardrails such as greater transparency and requiring facilities to cover their utility costs
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Jackson responded demanding Bottoms disclose her client list from a consulting stint and called her a two faced, double talking politician
Lieutenant governor of Georgia
Greg Dolezal
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Greg Dolezal, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor and state senator, said working families should not be subsidizing large corporations and opposed non disclosure agreements between government and private entities regarding data center incentives.
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Greg Dolezal, Republican candidate for Georgia lieutenant governor, opposed the data center tax credit in 2022 as one of nine Georgia State Senate members.
Josh McLaurin
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Josh McLaurin, Democratic candidate for Georgia lieutenant governor, calls for strong state regulatory framework on data centers.
Attorney general of Georgia
Tanya Miller
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In Effingham County this summer, a public development authority signed a $20 billion deal with OpenAI for a 1,400 acre site near Rincon with no public hearings, authority chief executive bound by NDA until week before vote, meeting notice posted only on building not website, reporters needed 12 open records requests to piece together what happened
Indiana 4
Every statement reported in Indiana, from every voice, is on Indiana's statements page.
Delaware County commissioner District 3
Ken Mace
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Data centers require extremely large quantities of water to cool their operating systems
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Ken Mace pledged to support a moratorium on approval of any data center proposal, plan or construction in Delaware County if elected
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Indiana's property tax reform package (Senate Enrolled Act 1) has provided counties with incentive to seek data centers for quick ways to collect more operating money
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Data centers consume massive amounts of electricity and often require expensive major upgrades to electric substations
Iowa 11
Every statement reported in Iowa, from every voice, is on Iowa's statements page.
Governor of Iowa
Rob Sand
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Governor candidate Rob Sand says lawmakers should approve data center restrictions in January 2027
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Democratic candidate Rob Sand issued a standalone policy plan laying out his vision for data centers, calling for transparency, union jobs and setback requirements.
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Sand stated Iowans have been getting a raw deal from data centers.
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Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for governor, called for a series of changes including public hearings before a data center project can be approved
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Rob Sand called for data centers to be responsible for any additional costs in electricity so consumers do not have to pay higher bills
Zach Lahn
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Governor candidate Zach Lahn is considering a state moratorium on new data centers
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Iowa GOP gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn proposes requiring data center companies to compensate for a half cut in the state gas tax.
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Republican candidate Zach Lahn calls for a statewide pause on data center construction.
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Zach Lahn calls for state regulation of data centers
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Zach Lahn, Republican nominee for governor from Belle Plaine, told business leaders that he wants a temporary moratorium on data center projects in Iowa
U.S. House of Iowa
Dave Dawson
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Dave Dawson, Democratic congressional candidate for Iowa's Fourth Congressional District, said decisions about where data centers are built should rest with communities and the federal government should ensure environmental standards are met.
Kansas 3
Every statement reported in Kansas, from every voice, is on Kansas's statements page.
Governor of Kansas
Cindy Holscher
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Cindy Holscher stated AI data companies spent close to 1 million dollars in advertising supporting Ty Masterson in the Republican primary for governor.
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Cindy Holscher, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, stated she would not put data centers across the state without appropriate guardrails in place prior to construction.
Ty Masterson
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Ty Masterson, Republican gubernatorial candidate, stated the Kansas legislature did put guardrails in place for data center construction, including ensuring the centers pay for their own electricity.
Kentucky 8
Every statement reported in Kentucky, from every voice, is on Kentucky's statements page.
U.S. Senate of Kentucky
Andy Barr
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Andy Barr, U.S. Representative and Republican Senate candidate, said Andy Barr wants local communities to decide the fate of data centers, not D.C. politicians.
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Rep. Andy Barr supports local control of data center projects and says data centers can bring construction jobs and tax revenues to communities
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Barr says data centers could lower electricity rates if they bring their own power
Charles Booker
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Charles Booker, Democratic Senate candidate, said he was calling for a moratorium on data centers and feels much more urgency now, citing concerns from AI experts that regulations are needed.
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Democratic candidate Charles Booker supports a moratorium on data center development in Kentucky
U.S. House of Kentucky
Zach Dembo
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Dembo proposed legislation requiring transparency and local input on data centers, holding companies accountable for environmental impact, and preventing cost offloading to consumers.
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Zach Dembo, congressional candidate, called for stronger regulations on data centers to prevent cost shifting to consumers, protect water and land, and ensure local community input.
Campaigns, parties and staff
A campaign, a party or a staffer speaking, as the source attributes it, apart from the candidates themselves.
Zach Dembo campaign
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Dembo's opponent Alvarado holds up to $315,000 in stocks of data center developer companies while supporting a bill giving tax breaks to those companies.
Louisiana 1
Every statement reported in Louisiana, from every voice, is on Louisiana's statements page.
Office not stated of Louisiana
Dustin Granger
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Legislature signed off on tax breaks and nondisclosure agreements for AI data centers, keeping voters in the dark
Maine 3
Every statement reported in Maine, from every voice, is on Maine's statements page.
U.S. House of Maine
Paul LePage
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Paul LePage, Republican candidate for Maine's 2nd District, stated he is a 'big, big fan of data centers' and thinks they will create jobs and solve energy problems
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LePage said data centers will have their own generation and questioned concerns about water and power demands
Campaigns, parties and staff
A campaign, a party or a staffer speaking, as the source attributes it, apart from the candidates themselves.
Matt Dunlap campaign manager Harry Burke
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Matt Dunlap, Democratic opponent, favors developing benchmarks and standards to ensure benefits for workers and positive impact on ratepayers
Maryland 5
Every statement reported in Maryland, from every voice, is on Maryland's statements page.
Governor of Maryland
Dan Cox
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Cox focused criticism on TeraWulf's proposed data center development at the retired Morgantown coal fired power plant site in Charles County.
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Dan Cox, Republican gubernatorial nominee, called for an immediate statewide moratorium on hyperscale data centers to evaluate their effects.
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Dan Cox said in a July appearance on WBAL NewsRadio that he would issue a moratorium if elected, citing concerns about rural lands being developed for power lines to serve data centers.
Andy Ellis
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Ellis called for a data center ban and recision of any tax breaks already distributed to data centers.
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Andy Ellis, Maryland Green Party candidate for governor, announced he was bringing on Taylor Frazier McCollum, a Prince George's County anti data center activist, as campaign organizer focused on data center issue.
Massachusetts 2
Every statement reported in Massachusetts, from every voice, is on Massachusetts's statements page.
Governor of Massachusetts
Mike Minogue
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Republican Mike Minogue challenging Healey for governorship criticized her data center stance
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue stated he has little interest in investing in new data centers due to insufficient energy infrastructure.
Michigan 47
Every statement reported in Michigan, from every voice, is on Michigan's statements page.
Governor of Michigan
John James
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John James said 'The standards of my moratorium have been clear: no new data centers until we protect our people. We must re establish local control, ensure no utility rate increases for residents, protect our water, air, land and noise from pollution while prioritizing brownfields and preserving farmland.'
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John James, Republican gubernatorial candidate for Michigan, voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which included tax write offs for infrastructure and equipment investments that data center companies are eligible to claim, totaling approximately $69.78 billion in tax breaks to Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Oracle in 2025.
Not on the record: the record holds no bill called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read from the statement's words: John James voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.
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John James said he supports a moratorium on new data centers until additional regulations are established and stated his moratorium would require re establishing local control, ensuring no utility rate increases, and protecting water, air, land and noise from pollution.
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John James received more than $100,000 in political contributions from donors with data center ties, including members of the Rakolta family who founded Walbridge, the construction company contracted to build the hyperscale data center in Saline.
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John James said his moratorium is event based, not time based, during a virtual press conference after the Detroit Economic Club event
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Congressman John James stated at the Detroit Economic Club on September 16, 2026 via Zoom that he supports local control over data center decisions, opposes state level bans and mandates, and suggested AI companies proceed carefully regarding surveillance.
Jocelyn Benson
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Jocelyn Benson's husband, Ryan Friedrichs, earned $370,000 in 2025 as an employee of Related Companies, which is developing the Saline Township data center.
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Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson called for a moratorium on new data center projects and ending tax breaks for developments
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Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State and Democratic candidate for governor, stated at the Detroit Economic Club on September 16, 2026 that data centers cannot be sited at the expense of privacy, rights, and environment, and pledged to create an online portal for residents to track data center projects.
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Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee for governor and the most likely politician to replace her next year, now supports a moratorium on the construction of new data centers in Michigan
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Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial nominee, discussed her thoughts on data center development
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Democratic candidate for governor Jocelyn Benson has called for a moratorium and claims to be the only candidate who will hold data centers accountable.
U.S. Senate of Michigan
Mike Rogers
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Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers called for a one year moratorium on new data centers
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Mike Rogers outlined a one year moratorium, arguing that Michigan needs stronger guardrails to protect community control, prevent utility price hikes, protect our water, and stop pay to play schemes
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Former Rep. Mike Rogers, GOP Senate nominee in Michigan, said: I think we need to take a pause, probably, and make sure that we're answering all the questions that people have on them
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Mike Rogers told NewsNation there is so much concern out there with Michigan citizens and argued we need to address issues before data centers eat away at farmland
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Mike Rogers, Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, announced support for a one year moratorium on data center construction
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Mike Rogers stated we need to take a pause and make sure we are answering all questions about data centers
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Republican Mike Rogers backs data center moratorium in Michigan
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Mike Rogers backed a statewide moratorium on new data center construction
Abdul El-Sayed
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El Sayed calls for state and local moratorium on data centers until conditions are met
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Abdul El Sayed states his conditions for University of Michigan data center: all union labor, no utility rate increases, no water use, revenue investment in reliability, and community benefits agreement
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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed of Ann Arbor has been a vocal critic of data center projects.
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Michigan Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El Sayed criticized lack of transparency from Big Tech corporations on data center buildout
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Abdul El Sayed stated there is no real regulation of data centers and corporations are so deep in the pockets of politicians who should regulate them
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Democrat Abdul El Sayed has advocated for strict federal guidelines for data center facilities but has stopped short of calling for a ban
U.S. House of Michigan
Will Lawrence
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Will Lawrence, Democrat running for Michigan's Lansing area Seventh Congressional District, focuses campaign on data centers and affordability
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Will Lawrence, Democratic congressional candidate for Michigan's 7th District, called for a pause on AI development and halting of data center construction
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Will Lawrence, progressive Democrat, opposing data center projects in Michigan's 7th Congressional District
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Will Lawrence, Democratic candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, called for a federal moratorium on all new data center construction.
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Lawrence's plan calls for data center construction by union labor, with zoning buffers, environmental standards, an end to tax giveaways, and compensation for communities that do agree to take on a data center project.
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Will Lawrence proposed a federal moratorium on data center development and a national AI compact with environmental protections, safety requirements, and a national jobs program funded by AI industry profits tax.
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Lawrence proposed a New Deal style national jobs program funded by a tax on AI profits and tech billionaire wealth.
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U.S. House candidate Will Lawrence held press conference on artificial intelligence and data centers.
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Lawrence proposed a federal moratorium on the development of advanced AI models themselves.
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Lawrence said: I signed the AI Pact because Michiganders shouldn't have to pay the price for a technology built to enrich Silicon Valley billionaires and the politicians cashing the checks
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Lawrence said: Data center developers have spent nearly $1 million to elect Tom Barrett, and it shows
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Lawrence said: Americans have always had a healthy skepticism of concentrated power, and it's time for our elected leaders to step up and hold AI companies and data center developers accountable
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Will Lawrence, Democratic candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, signed The AI Pact in August
William Lawrence
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Democratic nominee William Lawrence rolled out plan to pause data center and advanced artificial intelligence development and establish national AI compact, set environmental protections around data center development, create safety requirements for AI models, and create national jobs program funded through tax on AI industry profits
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Lawrence's campaign criticized U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R Charlotte) for voting in favor of House version of One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included 10 year moratorium on state governments regulating artificial intelligence models and systems
Not on the record: the record holds no bill called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read from the statement's words: Tom Barrett voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.
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Lawrence proposes a national jobs program funded through a tax on AI industry profits to offset job market changes from AI.
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William Lawrence, Democratic nominee for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, announced plan to pause data center and advanced AI development and establish a national AI compact.
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Lawrence's plan calls for pausing data center development and setting environmental protections around data centers.
Campaigns, parties and staff
A campaign, a party or a staffer speaking, as the source attributes it, apart from the candidates themselves.
Jason Roe
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Tom Barrett's campaign strategist Jason Roe said Congressman Barrett has introduced legislation barring AI from making medical treatment determinations and ensuring human oversight of autonomous and AI enabled weapon systems.
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Tom Barrett introduced legislation barring AI from making determinations on medical treatment necessity and ensuring human oversight over autonomous and AI enabled weapon systems.
National Republican Senatorial Committee
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In Ohio's Senate race, the National Republican Senatorial Committee warned that data centers could help Democrats flip the seat, noting more than any other thing in this race, data centers are the anchor hanging around Husted's neck
Minnesota 7
Every statement reported in Minnesota, from every voice, is on Minnesota's statements page.
U.S. House of Minnesota
Jake Johnson
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Jake Johnson, DFL Minnesota First Congressional District candidate, demands a moratorium on data center construction.
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Johnson says data centers should meet four requirements: keeping bills down, protecting farmland and natural resources, ensuring economic gains in Southern Minnesota, and ending non disclosure agreements.
Auditor
Scott Jensen
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Scott Jensen, Republican candidate for Minnesota State Auditor, warned that Google data center in Hermantown will alter Duluth's landscape and regional ecosystem through water demand, grid challenges, and St. Louis River runoff impacts
State Senate of Minnesota
Andrea Zupancich
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Grant Hauschild as part of Senate Tax Committee greenlit bills giving tax breaks to data centers
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Jobs for Minnesotans nonprofit board member Andrea Zupancich opposes tax breaks for data centers while running for state Senate against Grant Hauschild who supports them
Moorhead School Board
Scott Steffes
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Scott Steffes said he would need to do more research on data centers before deciding on a commitment to keep them out of Clay County
Vice Mayor
Tom Berglind
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Tom Berglind said his support for data centers would depend on the resources needed for the data center and its environmental impact
Montana 15
Every statement reported in Montana, from every voice, is on Montana's statements page.
U.S. Senate of Montana
Seth Bodnar
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Seth Bodnar, Democrat like independent in Montana Senate race, said he was strongly opposed to anything that happens to Montana communities without their involvement
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Independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar issued a six point pledge on AI and data centers including giving communities final say on data center development
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Seth Bodnar, independent U.S. Senate candidate, claims only an independent can solve the data center debate
Kurt Alme
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Republican Senate candidate Kurt Alme said local governments need to consider potential harms through electricity rates and water impacts and that these are ultimately local community decisions
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Kurt Alme, Republican U.S. Senate candidate and former U.S. Attorney from Billings, called the suggestion that he's hiding from voters 'desperate campaign talk' and refused to say anything on the topic
Alani Bankhead
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Democratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead called for a moratorium on large data center development until impacts to communities can be better studied
Kyle Austin
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Libertarian Senate candidate Kyle Austin stated he is completely against data centers in Montana until there is transparency
U.S. House of Montana
Brian Miller
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Democratic candidate Brian Miller serving as legal counsel for citizens challenging Quantica Infrastructure development in Yellowstone County
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Brian Miller, Democratic candidate for Montana's Eastern Congressional District, represented opponents of the Broadview project
Mike Eisenhauer
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Dr. Mike Eisenhauer proposes 5 Pillar policy requiring closed loop cooling, protecting ratepayers and workers, and letting each community have final say
Patrick McCracken
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Patrick McCracken says most people would not want to live next door to a data center and communities need to make decisions on resource use and impacts
Aaron Flint
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Republican candidate Aaron Flint opposes all out ban citing national security concerns about data going to China and Russia
Sam Forstag
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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
Office not stated of Montana
Al Olszewski
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Candidate Al Olszewski supports nationwide moratorium or Montana specific ban on data center development
Campaigns, parties and staff
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Ravi Mangla
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Data center moratoria and support have become a defining issue on the midterm campaign trail
Nebraska 5
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Governor of Nebraska
Lynne Walz
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Walz suggested a committee of experts on power and natural resource consumption advise data center projects coming to Nebraska communities.
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Walz expressed opposition to state government dictating data center allowances and said communities should build their own economic development plans.
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Walz referenced Lincoln Premium Poultry opening in Fremont in 2018 and the community adjusting plans, suggesting she wants data center decisions handled similarly with local input.
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Lynne Walz said state government should not tell communities what they can and cannot allow in their areas and those decisions should be local.
State House of Nebraska
Janet Bock
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Janet Bock, a candidate for District 30, said data centers are a top issue for people in her district, which includes Gage County and part of Lancaster County. She said people are concerned about environmental effects and property value deterioration, and thinks the moratorium should be longer than the eight months approved by the Gage County Board.
Nevada 9
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Governor of Nevada
Aaron Ford
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Aaron Ford said he wants guardrails and separate conversations on AI and data centers, including possible age restrictions, content restrictions, and parental controls
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Aaron Ford, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, said local communities should not be forced to have data centers if they don't want them and that local say is paramount
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Ford plans to audit data centers to verify they are upholding promises on water usage, electricity, and labor
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Aaron Ford, Democratic candidate for Nevada Governor, says he will put brakes on tax giveaways to data centers, require them to use own water and green energy, and audit state tax abatements to ensure compliance
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Aaron Ford, Nevada Democratic candidate for governor, calls for pausing all data center tax abatements going forward
Attorney general of Nevada
Nicole Cannizzaro
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Nicole Cannizzaro, Nevada Democratic AG candidate, released plan on data centers requiring operators cover infrastructure costs, ban cost shifting to ratepayers, ban nondisclosure agreements, require local input on siting, require environmental reviews, require transparency on power and water consumption, and ensure behind the meter facilities get PUC oversight
Reno mayor
Kathleen Taylor
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Reno mayoral candidate Kathleen Taylor opposed data centers in residential neighborhoods and said residential rate increases are unacceptable
Campaigns, parties and staff
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Nevada Democrats
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Nevada Democrats released website calling Gov. Joe Lombardo Data Center Joe
Lombardo campaign
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Lombardo campaign ad claims Aaron Ford sponsored bill that gave tax breaks to data centers with no restrictions on water or power consumption
New Hampshire 9
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Governor of New Hampshire
Cinde Warmington
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Cinde Warmington, running for governor in the Democratic primary, called for a statewide data center moratorium and stated she would issue an executive order on Day One placing a temporary moratorium on large scale data centers
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Cinde Warmington, Democratic opponent to Ayotte, said incumbent governor late to raise data center objections
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Warmington would champion regulatory framework with Community Bill of Rights to protect Granite Staters and ensure data centers pay fair share
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Warmington said her first executive order as governor would be to impose a moratorium on data centers
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Warmington noted Ayotte received nearly $138,000 in campaign checks from data center industry
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Cinde Warmington, running in Democratic primary for governor, said on Day One she will issue an executive order placing a temporary moratorium on large scale data centers
U.S. House of New Hampshire
Stefany Shaheen
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Stefany Shaheen, Democratic candidate for 1st Congressional District, concerned federal filings made in April but no public notification to Granite Staters
Office not stated of New Hampshire
Martin Heinrich
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Martin Heinrich has pushed an alternative called the GRID Savings Act that would require large electricity users to pay for the grid infrastructure needed to connect them
Campaigns, parties and staff
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National Republican Senatorial Committee
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A National Republican Senatorial Committee memo warned that Americans' attitudes toward data centers have turned toxic, with internal polls showing data centers are as popular as spent nuclear waste.
New Mexico 34
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Governor of New Mexico
Deb Haaland
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Haaland noted that while the majority of New Mexicans she speaks with are not in favor of nuclear power, developers have increasingly proposed building small nuclear reactors on site to power data centers
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland announced support for a statewide moratorium on data centers until they meet an eight part plan including water protections, no utility rate increases and using renewable energy
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Proposed guardrails include developers creating renewable energy infrastructure, using best available technology to protect water supply, and ensuring union jobs
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland pledged to sign executive order issuing moratorium on new large scale data center projects on day one, requiring renewable energy and New Mexico job prioritization.
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Haaland released a list of eight protections for data center development including no backroom deals, no energy rate increases, water protections through closed loop systems, New Mexico jobs and union wages, renewable energy and zero carbon compliance, clean air and habitat protections, decommissioning bonds, and community accountability.
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Haaland proposes data centers be required to develop own renewable energy infrastructure to prevent energy costs being passed to residents
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Haaland calls for closed loop cooling systems and best available technology to protect state water supply
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Deb Haaland, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, announces support for moratorium on new large scale data center projects until state establishes clear accountability measures and protections
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Deb Haaland, Democrat candidate for New Mexico governor, said she would sign an executive order on day one issuing a moratorium on new large scale data center projects until protections are in place
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Haaland mentioned geothermal energy as a potential source to power new data centers in New Mexico.
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Haaland said required protections would include data centers building their own renewable energy infrastructure and having robust plans to prevent environmental harms
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Democratic nominee Deb Haaland said she would sign an executive order on day one of her governorship to pause new data centers until the state adopts stronger protections.
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Haaland's eight pronged proposal requires data centers to build their own renewable energy infrastructure, use closed loop cooling systems, require prevailing wage union jobs, meet renewable energy and zero carbon requirements, meet clean air standards, post decommissioning bonds, and comply with community accountability measures.
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Deb Haaland, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, said she would sign an executive order establishing a data center moratorium on day one if elected
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Deb Haaland, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, said she would sign an executive order to pause all new large scale data center proposals if elected
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Haaland's proposed guardrails include: prohibiting non disclosure agreements; requiring developers to build renewable energy infrastructure; requiring closed loop cooling systems; prioritizing hiring New Mexicans for union jobs; mandating compliance with clean energy goals; adhering to high standards for light pollution and noise; and imposing decommission bonds
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Deb Haaland, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, would support legislation for a statewide data center moratorium and said if elected she would institute a temporary statewide moratorium by executive order on her first day in office.
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Deb Haaland said if elected governor she will sign an executive order on day one establishing a moratorium for new large scale data center projects until legislative guardrails are passed, prioritizing local jobs, renewable energy, and water use framework.
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Haaland supports a moratorium on new data center development until strong guardrails are established in law and practice.
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Deb Haaland, Democratic nominee for governor, said during a primary debate in May that data centers do not have the best interests of the community at heart.
Gregg Hull
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Gregg Hull, Republican gubernatorial nominee, said he does not support a moratorium but believes data centers need to be sited responsibly with accountability for water use, energy impact, and community input
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Hull said he would require data centers to overbuild power supply by minimum of 20 megawatts and deliver excess energy to grid
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Hull cited campaign finance records showing Haaland received over $87,000 in contributions from Oracle and Project Jupiter executives
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull said a moratorium is not needed, as state and local governments have protections through permits
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Hull said he would require data centers to build a $50 million desalinization plant to produce water from brackish water
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Gregg Hull has not received data center money directly yet does not support a moratorium on new data center ventures
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Republican Gregg Hull said he does not support a statewide moratorium on data centers and believes local governments should make those decisions, with projects evaluated on their own merit.
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Gregg Hull, Republican candidate for New Mexico governor, said he would use existing laws such as New Mexico's Local Economic Development Act to impose restrictions and negotiate deals with large scale companies
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Republican candidate Gregg Hull opposes statewide moratorium, advocating case by case evaluation based on local needs and alternative resources.
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Hull said he supports legislation to protect water and electric rates, including a ban on using potable water and requiring data centers to pay for their own electrical infrastructure.
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Hull said he would trust local counties and municipalities to make decisions about data centers in concert with the Economic Development Office, similar to Project Jupiter
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Gregg Hull, Republican gubernatorial candidate, said a blanket ban on data centers sends the wrong message and prefers local control with statewide protections for water and energy rates, with project by project evaluation.
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Gregg Hull, Republican gubernatorial nominee, said a moratorium signals New Mexico is closed for business and that he prefers to fix guardrails rather than shut down the data center industry
State House of New Mexico
Raul Turrieta
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State House candidate Raul Turrieta, a Silver City Democrat, called for a moratorium to allow time to establish environmental guardrails
New York 2
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State House of New York
Ian Phillips
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Ian Phillips noted that a 50 megawatt data center would use more energy than all of Cayuga County's 76,000 residents.
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Ian Phillips said placing a data center anywhere in Central New York is irresponsible.
North Carolina 12
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U.S. Senate of North Carolina
Michael Whatley
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Michael Whatley accepted $27,000 from KKR affiliated donors, including $5,000 from Raj Agrawal.
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Whatley's family holds up to $410,000 in individual Duke Energy stock.
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Whatley said he opposes subsidies for data centers but supports tax breaks for them.
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Whatley's family holds individual stock in Microsoft, Nvidia, Google, and Apple for data center investments
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Michael Whatley, RNC Chair and U.S. Senate nominee in North Carolina, said data center opposition is not organic and is ginned up
U.S. House of North Carolina
Jamie Ager
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Jamie Ager said data centers must bring good local jobs and cannot poison water or air
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Ager said every community deserves the ability to set terms if they want a data center at all
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Ager stated data centers cannot drive up electric bills for families and small businesses
Campaigns, parties and staff
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Anderson Clayton
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Anderson Clayton, North Carolina Democratic Party Chair, stated Michael Whatley has investments in Duke Energy and companies pushing for data centers, and that Duke Energy is pushing for higher utility prices.
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Duke Energy seeks to raise utility rates in North Carolina by around $15 per month by summer 2028
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Whatley's family owns at least $149,000 in Duke Energy stock
Anderson Clayton and Natalie Murdock
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North Carolina Democrats held a press conference calling on U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley to sell his investments in data center companies
North Dakota 11
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Agriculture commissioner
Vern Thompson
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Vern Thompson has led a series of meetings on data centers, with attendees concerned about health effects, using up prime farmland and the state being overwhelmed by demand for electricity and water
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Vern Thompson, candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, will host a Data Center Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 15
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Vern Thompson, Democratic NPL candidate for North Dakota agriculture commissioner, criticized use of non disclosure agreements by public officials in data center developer negotiations
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Vern Thompson to host Data Center Forum on September 15 2026 in Mapleton North Dakota
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The forum addresses public concerns regarding surge of data center developments across North Dakota state
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Vern Thompson spoke for 6 minutes 46 seconds during public comment period at North Dakota data center hearing
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The majority of North Dakotans support a temporary pause on new hyperscale data center permits
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Vern Thompson, Democratic candidate for North Dakota Ag Commissioner, hosted community forum on hyperscale AI data centers
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Vern Thompson, Agriculture Commissioner candidate, declared data centers North Dakota's number one problem
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Thompson proposed one year moratorium on data centers to allow ordinances to be developed
Office not stated of North Dakota
Vern Thompson
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Vern Thompson hosted a data center town hall in Harwood
Ohio 57
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Governor of Ohio
Dr. Amy Acton
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Democrat Amy Acton proposed conditional moratorium on data centers
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Amy Acton calls for Ohio Legislature to enact conditional moratorium on data centres, ban NDAs, require union labour, zero environmental impact, and prioritise brownfield sites
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Amy Acton announced a conditional moratorium on new data centers on July 27, requiring developers to cover utility costs, use union labor, operate transparently, meet environmental standards, support host communities, and direct development to former industrial areas.
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Data center development must prioritize brownfields and previously developed industrial sites, not farms or the hearts of communities
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Data centers must maintain zero environmental impact and use responsible and modern water management systems that protect local waterways, groundwater, and air
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Data centers cannot use NDAs; no more secret deals and Ohioans must know who is coming into communities at what cost and risk
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Dr. Amy Acton called for the Statehouse to pass a conditional moratorium on data centers when they reconvene
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Data centers must invest in their own energy generation options and prove the project will not increase electricity prices or negatively impact regional reliability
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Data centers cannot pass any additional costs on to ratepayers; all costs for gas, water and electricity need to be covered by data centers and their investors, not Ohio taxpayers or communities
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Data centers cannot be built without union labor; jobs to build, maintain, operate and upgrade data centers must be good paying union jobs operated by Ohioans
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Acton sold her individual stock holdings on April 10, including investments in Iron Mountain and Microsoft.
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Amy Acton announced Sept. 15 that she would not own or invest in individual stocks if elected governor.
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Amy Acton, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, proposed a conditional moratorium on new data center construction until developers cover 100% utility costs, build with union labor, operate with full transparency, and meet air and water quality standards
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Amy Acton proposed ending use of nondisclosure agreements between data center developers and local governments, reining in long term tax incentives with clawback provisions, and requiring facilities be built on brownfields or previously developed sites rather than farmland
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Ramaswamy has personally invested millions of dollars in data centers according to Acton
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Acton called on Vivek Ramaswamy to sell his individual stock and commit to not investing in data centers
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Amy Acton announced pledge to not invest in or possess individual stocks as governor
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Vivek Ramaswamy has personally invested millions in data centers and other data center tied companies including NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, and industrial real estate firms
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Amy Acton pledges not to hold individual stocks as governor
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Acton wants a conditional moratorium on data centers in Ohio
Vivek Ramaswamy
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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy wants to pass legislation setting statewide standards for data centers including lowering costs around where data center is built
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Ramaswamy announced a 90 day gas tax suspension on September 23, 2026, about six and a half hours after Acton announced a gas tax holiday on the same morning.
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Between March 27 and April 26, 2025, Ramaswamy described Ohio's data center boom as good or great at least 10 times, with no proposal to halt approvals or conditions on development.
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Vivek Ramaswamy has his own moratorium and says he will sign it on day one as governor
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Vivek Ramaswamy announced a data center plan on August 6 proposing to require data centers to provide free electricity or compensation to nearby households, pay full property taxes, and comply with environmental and farmland protections.
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Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy promised free electricity for residents living near data centers
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Ramaswamy has disclosed investments in companies and funds connected to the broader data center and artificial intelligence industries, including Amazon, Microsoft, NVIDIA and a semiconductor exchange traded fund.
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Ramaswamy's campaign has made data center development a major part of his economic platform, while also proposing changes to how the industry is regulated.
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Vivek Ramaswamy proposed signing an executive order on his first day in office temporarily halting approval of new data center projects until the legislature passes his proposal into law
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Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican gubernatorial candidate, called for three non negotiable conditions: nearby residents must receive free electricity from data center developers, new facilities must pay full property taxes with no abatements with revenue funding homeowner rebates, and strict air and water quality standards prioritizing brownfields
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Ramaswamy said AI data centers moving to Ohio is good and he wants Bitcoin mining and AI data center industries in the state
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Ramaswamy said generation makes up about half of a customer's power bill
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Ramaswamy's current plan would temporarily stop new data center projects until lawmakers enact rules requiring developers to provide electricity or compensation to nearby residents, pay full property taxes and meet environmental and farmland protections
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Vivek Ramaswamy proposed requiring data centers to provide free electricity to neighboring residents
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Ramaswamy's platform announced in August would prohibit new data centers from coming to Ohio until companies pay electric bills for the communities they are in
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Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican gubernatorial candidate, said data centers have done a horrific job
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Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy pledged to issue a first day in office executive order halting approval of all new data center projects
Don Kissick
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Libertarian Don Kissick wants immediate moratorium on data centers and establishment of rules for them
U.S. Senate of Ohio
Sherrod Brown
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Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown is running an ad calling incumbent Sen. Jon Husted the 'face of data centers' for supporting tax breaks and economic benefits
U.S. House of Ohio
Eric Conroy
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Eric Conroy said decisions about whether to build a data center should be made at the local level and that every data center deal should be 100% transparent with no NDAs.
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Eric Conroy called for local government regulations on data centers with companies paying utility costs
Derek Merrin
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Derek Merrin reported capital gains of at least $1,200 from Nvidia stock and options in a financial disclosure covering 2025 through mid-2026.
Brian Poindexter
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Brian Poindexter, Democratic nominee, believes AI has potential for breakthroughs but need to balance against risks to workers and safety of children with clear regulations
Auditor
Mark Wongrowski
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Mark Wongrowski said Meta data center north of Bowling Green in Middleton Township required 75 percent tax abatement for 15 years
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Ohio electricity bills have gone up double the national average
Office not stated of Ohio
Kim Georgeton
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The proposed data center site is located half a mile from an elementary school
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Data centers bring mostly temporary construction jobs and leave a skeleton crew once completed
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Data centers emit loud buzzing noises, produce electromagnetic frequencies, and operate diesel generators continuously that cause unknown health effects
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Data center facilities drain thousands of gallons of water per day from aquifers used by local farmers and families
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Data centers consume high amounts of electricity, straining the grid and increasing utility bills for residents
Campaigns, parties and staff
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Defend the Vote
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Senator Husted received $600,000 from data center interests according to a Democratic political ad
Conserve Ohio and Amy Acton
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Conserve Ohio and Amy Acton are calling for a 12 month statewide moratorium on data centers
Amy Natoce
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Amy Natoce said House passed bipartisan Husted legislation requiring data center companies to pay for power they use, but Senate Democrats blocked it
Amy Acton for Governor campaign
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Dr. Amy Acton's conditional data center moratorium plan is described as much more realistic for lowering energy costs than Ramaswamy's plan.
Vivek Ramaswamy campaign
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Ramaswamy's platform announced in August would prohibit new data centers from coming to Ohio until companies pay electric bills for their communities
Ohio Democratic Party
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Ohio Democratic Party held rally in Bowling Green to denounce Jon Husted for bringing hundreds of data centers to Ohio
Wood County Democrats
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Wood County Democrats criticized Republicans for their support of data center projects
Ontario 1
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Campaigns, parties and staff
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Green Party
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Green Party calls for province wide halt on AI data centres until safeguards are in place
Oregon 9
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Governor of Oregon
Christine Drazan
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Drazan supports local communities declining to host data centers but opposes an arbitrary moratorium
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Christine Drazan said Oregon 'has done more than its fair share, and we cannot continue to be the Wild West for data center development'
U.S. House of Oregon
Hank Sanders
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Hank Sanders called for a statewide moratorium of unspecified time on data centers.
Monique DeSpain
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Republican candidate Monique DeSpain said she promised not to accept money from the AI industry and stated communities must have the power to reject a data center if they determine it isn't right for them
State House of Oregon
Scott Hege
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Scott Hege says transparency about Google's water consumption was a weakness in data center agreements.
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Scott Hege said he believes local communities should decide whether to accept data centers rather than state level rules.
Office not stated of Oregon
Olivia Davis
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Olivia Davis, spokeswoman for the Democratic Governors Association, said data centers are creating deep concerns around affordability and utility costs.
Campaigns, parties and staff
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Republican Party operative (unnamed)
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A Republican Party operative said the most popular Republican position is that data centers could be acceptable as long as they pay for their own energy.
Federico Araujo
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Governor Kotek is committed to making sure Oregonians see lower utility costs and protecting Oregon's clean air and water regarding data centers
Pennsylvania 11
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Governor of Pennsylvania
Stacy Garrity
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Stacy Garrity, state treasurer and Republican candidate for governor, said she supports leaving the decision on data centers to local communities.
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Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity called for a temporary pause on new and uncontracted major data center developments
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Garrity held five listening sessions around Pennsylvania on data center concerns
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Stacy Garrity, Republican candidate and current state treasurer, called for a pause on new data center development
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Governor Shapiro initially signed two contracts with Amazon for data center projects and gave them tax deals
U.S. House of Pennsylvania
Bob Harvie
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Bob Harvie called for a data center moratorium in his campaign
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Bob Harvie, Bucks County Board of Commissioners member, called for a moratorium on data centers in campaign ad
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Bob Harvie released first general election TV ad calling for moratorium on data center construction
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Harvie previously supported tax break for Amazon data center in Falls Township during Bucks County Commissioners vote in December 2020
Brian Wrightson
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Democrat Brian Wrightson wants the state to ban all data center developments and implement a moratorium.
Campaigns, parties and staff
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No Data Centers in Philly campaign
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The No Data Centers in Philly campaign will hold a press conference and rally at Philadelphia City Hall at noon on Monday.
South Carolina 4
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Governor of South Carolina
Alan Wilson
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Alan Wilson, Republican nominee for governor, said local communities should have the right to determine if they want data centers in their areas and that operators should be incentivized to lessen environmental impact.
Jermaine Johnson
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Jermaine Johnson, Democratic nominee for governor, introduced a resolution in the General Assembly calling for a moratorium on data center construction until the Legislature passes an oversight and approval process.
U.S. Senate of South Carolina
Dr. Annie Andrews
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Andrews said large data centers are receiving billions of dollars in tax breaks while local families deal with high costs
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Dr. Annie Andrews called for a two year moratorium on new data center projects in South Carolina
South Dakota 15
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U.S. Senate of South Dakota
Brian Bengs
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Brian Bengs said he wants to ensure community interests are prioritized as the data center industry expands
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Brian Bengs, Independent U.S. Senate candidate, said Senator Mike Rounds received more campaign money from AI and data center companies than from South Dakota donors
Public Utilities Commission
Frank Kloucek
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Kloucek said a moratorium would give people time to do homework and watch what's happening in other states, and expressed concern about putting consumers of electricity, natural gas, and water at risk
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Kloucek said data center development is the number one issue facing South Dakota
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Frank Kloucek, Democratic candidate for South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, advocated for a one year moratorium on data center development in the state
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Democratic candidates and PUC candidate Frank Kloucek called for one year moratorium on new data centers
Don Haggar
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Don Haggar, Republican candidate for South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, said the state does enough regulation on data centers
State Senate of South Dakota
Jeff Shelton
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Jeff Shelton, Senate candidate from District 32, says voters have told candidates knocking on doors that data centers are not wanted in South Dakota
State House of South Dakota
Amanda Potter
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Amanda Potter, House candidate from District 9, says the pledge represents a meaningful commitment to action on data center expansion
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Amanda Potter, District 9 House candidate, said data centres at the hyper scale level are a top issue on voters' minds.
Erinn Williams
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Erinn Williams, District 14 House candidate, argues data center opponents have legitimate concerns about water and power consumption and resource drain
Sonja Mentzer
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Sonja Mentzer, Democratic candidate for District 11 house seat, said millions of dollars from data centres flowed into races in the June primary.
Campaigns, parties and staff
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South Dakota Democratic legislative candidates
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A group of South Dakota Democratic legislative candidates signed a pledge to establish protections against data centres.
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The pledge identifies tax incentives for data centres as an unacceptable policy issue.
Rob Skjonsberg
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Rob Skjonsberg, Rounds campaign advisor, defended South Dakota's existing regulations governing data center development and local control
Tennessee 9
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Governor of Tennessee
Dave Seeman
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Dave Seeman advocated for statewide moratorium to establish Environmental Justice Division within Department of Environment and Conservation to enforce facility standards and grid regulations
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Dave Seeman said he released a five policy package on AI and data centers in Tennessee and called for a 24 month moratorium to establish an Environmental Justice Division and regulations.
Dr. Robert C. Vick
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Robert Vick stated data centers should be local decisions with less state government interference
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Dr. Robert C. Vick said data centers should be a local decision within each county and that AI guardrails should protect children, privacy, and employees.
Lauren Pinkston
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Lauren Pinkston called for statewide moratorium on new data center construction until legislature puts real siting standards in place covering water use, distance from schools, and mandatory community input
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Lauren Pinkston said she was the first major candidate calling for a statewide moratorium on new data center construction until the Legislature enacts siting standards.
Charles Van Morgan
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Charles Van Morgan stated he supports statewide standards with data centers located only in communities where local voters approve them
Misam Abadi
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Misam Abadi stated he does not support Tennessee banning data centers and wants state level minimum standards protecting water, electrical grid, ratepayers, environment and communities
Marsha Blackburn
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Marsha Blackburn said local communities should decide if and where data centers are placed and that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge was important for protecting consumers.
Texas 24
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Governor of Texas
Gina Hinojosa
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Gina Hinojosa claims Abbott focuses on donors and has accused him of selling out Texas communities to data center corporations
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Gina Hinojosa, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, said the Governor could change his mind on the pause after November 4
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Candidate Gina Hinojosa called for a data center moratorium, union job requirements, elimination of NDAs, proof that households will not pay more for electricity or water, end to tax subsidies, and enforcement of water supply protection
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Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa asserted that Gov. Greg Abbott is too sympathetic to data centers and that there needs better balance between tech and community concerns
Attorney general of Texas
Ken Paxton
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton unveiled a four point plan to curb rapid data center growth
U.S. Senate of Texas
James Talarico
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James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate, said data center construction in Texas should not be allowed to contribute to the state's ongoing affordability crisis and that data centers should not be allowed unless they can meet community demands, pay for their own energy and water, and get community consent.
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Talarico said he has not taken campaign donations from data center companies, while his opponent Ken Paxton has taken nearly half a million dollars from data center companies.
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James Talarico's Hold Data Centers Accountable Plan would repeal tax incentives, give local residents input on construction, require AI companies to pay for electricity and water infrastructure, hold data centers accountable for water pollution, and create an AI Dividend.
Ken Paxton
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Ken Paxton's Texas First Data Center Plan combines federal legislation with state level support, including prohibiting Chinese technology in data centers, criminal liability for AI safety violations, supporting the DATA Act, and backing Abbott's proposals for noise/light controls, traffic planning, rural neighborhood restrictions, sales tax exemption repeal, and closed loop water systems.
Agriculture Commissioner
Clayton Tucker
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Democratic candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner raising data center regulation as campaign issue
Comptroller
Shehla Faizi
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Shehla Faizi, Green Party nominee for Texas comptroller, called for transparency on data center construction, stating the state lacks concrete data on job creation benefits from AI data centers.
State House of Texas
Hector Garza
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Hector Garza, Democratic challenger for Texas House District 5, advocates for a moratorium on data center construction
Bexar County judge
Patrick Von Dohlen
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Patrick Von Dohlen said at least a quarter of 160 plus testimony speakers were concerned about AI data centers
Office not stated of Texas
Catherine Frazier
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Gina Hinojosa voted for HB 3104 in 2023, which would have expanded sales tax exemption for multi structure connected data centers
Not on the record: the record holds no HB 3104 of 2023 in Texas. Read from the statement's words: Gina Hinojosa voted for HB 3104 (2023). Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.
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Greg Abbott supported data center tax incentives in Texas
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Gina Hinojosa voted for HB 4038 in 2017, which continued tax breaks for data centers
Not on the record: the record holds H.B. 4038 and no roll call on it. Read from the statement's words: Gina Hinojosa voted for HB 4038 (2017). The record holds the bill and no roll call on it.
Bill data from LegiScan, licensed CC BY 4.0. The record chooses the bills, writes each stage in its own words and cites the legislature's own page for every bill.
Rolando Garcia
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Rolando Garcia said data centers use massive amounts of water and electricity, and Texas is already having problems with its electrical grid and water infrastructure
Campaigns, parties and staff
A campaign, a party or a staffer speaking, as the source attributes it, apart from the candidates themselves.
Republican Party of Texas
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Republican Party of Texas proposes prohibiting all tax payer funded incentives, property tax abatements, corporate welfare, or economic development packages for data centers
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Republican Party of Texas proposes requiring major data centers to secure their own independent power generation and non potable water sources
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Republican Party of Texas proposes granting cities and counties final authority over zoning, land development, and comprehensive planning decisions for data centers
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Republican Party of Texas Legislative Priorities Committee named regulating AI as the 15th of its top 15 priorities for the 2027 Legislature
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Republican Party of Texas proposes mandating that data center construction companies pay full impact fees to compensate communities
Political strategists
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Data center opposition is a potent political issue in Texas governor and Senate races for 2026 midterm elections
National Republican Senatorial Committee
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The National Republican Senatorial Committee warned that data centers are the anchor hanging around Husted's neck
Utah 2
Every statement reported in Utah, from every voice, is on Utah's statements page.
Office not stated of Utah
Cheryl Lupo
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Cheryl Lupo said 'People are up in arms' over the data centers planned in Carbon County, because, she said, residents are not being heard.
Jill Koford
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Rep. Jill Koford stated the state should examine the data center tax exemption issue more closely, noting the scale and rapid growth of data center investment raise legitimate questions
Virginia 5
Every statement reported in Virginia, from every voice, is on Virginia's statements page.
U.S. Senate of Virginia
Bert Mizusawa
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Bert Mizusawa, U.S. Senate candidate (R Virginia), says he will support local community veto power over data centers and advocates for nuclear reactor deployment for energy
U.S. House of Virginia
Beth Macy
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Macy states data center growth is boosting stock prices of AI companies including Google, Meta and Anthropic.
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Beth Macy, Democratic candidate for Congress, calls for federal moratorium on new data centers until clear rules established for transparency, water protection, energy pricing, renewable energy procurement and AI regulation.
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Macy argues Congress must establish national rules for data center construction, contradicting incumbent Ben Cline who voted for 10 year moratorium on state local regulation that fell short in Senate.
Office not stated of Virginia
Louise Lucas
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Louise Lucas said the plan ignores the sales and use tax exemption for data centers remaining untouched
Washington 2
Every statement reported in Washington, from every voice, is on Washington's statements page.
U.S. House of Washington
Amanda McKinney
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Amanda McKinney, Republican candidate for U.S. Rep. from Washington's 4th District, said data centers should follow local rules and communities should decide what facilities they want.
John Duresky
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John Duresky, Democrat candidate for U.S. Rep. from Washington's 4th District, said his coalition includes trade unions that want to build data centers as well as environmentalists concerned about AI impact.
West Virginia 2
Every statement reported in West Virginia, from every voice, is on West Virginia's statements page.
U.S. House of West Virginia
Ace Parsi
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Proposed moratorium would impose fine of up to $1 million per day for developers breaking the pause
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Ace Parsi proposes Neighbors, Not Servers Act establishing two year moratorium on data centres using 20 megawatts or more
Wisconsin 13
Every statement reported in Wisconsin, from every voice, is on Wisconsin's statements page.
Governor of Wisconsin
Tom Tiffany
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Tom Tiffany, Republican gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, is calling for strong restrictions and regulations on data centers.
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Tom Tiffany, Republican gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, is calling for strong restrictions and regulations on data centers
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By May 2026 Tiffany promised to repeal the state tax breaks that lure data centers
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Rep. Tom Tiffany, GOP nominee for governor in Wisconsin, opposes new data centers unless strict conditions are met
David Crowley
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By early summer 2026 Crowley insisted local communities should have absolute veto power to reject any data center project
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David Crowley in November 2025 said Wisconsin had the opportunity to become a major AI and data center hub for the country and globe
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Wisconsin's previous state budget gave roughly $2 billion in subsidies to data center projects
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Tom Tiffany voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which included $70 billion in tax breaks for tech companies building data centers
Not on the record: the record holds no bill called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read from the statement's words: Tom Tiffany voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.
Francesca Hong
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Francesca Hong made a one year moratorium on data centers the centerpiece of her gubernatorial campaign
State House of Wisconsin
Kevin Knoke
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Kevin Knoke, Democratic challenger in 30th Assembly District, said he wants ratepayer protections, environmental protections, transparency, and accountability for data centers
Office not stated of Wisconsin
Rebecca Cooke
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Rebecca Cooke says Van Orden voted to give an $83 billion tax break to data center developers.
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Rebecca Cooke has been a strong advocate for a data center moratorium.
Campaigns, parties and staff
A campaign, a party or a staffer speaking, as the source attributes it, apart from the candidates themselves.
Tom Tiffany campaign
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Tiffany ran ads branding his opponent Data Center David Crowley within a week of August 11 Democratic primary
No state named 1
The source named no state for these races.
U.S. Senate of No state named
Brian Bengs
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Brian Bengs, independent candidate for U.S. Senate, says over half a million dollars from Meta's Forge the Future Project political action committee was pumped into seventeen South Dakota legislative races
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