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What was said about data centers in Washington

3 statements from 3 speakers, grouped by who spoke. Each appears as said, with the date and the source. No verdict is attached.

From August 18, 2026 to September 17, 2026. Statements from every state are on Statements.

Government 1

Officials in office, lawmakers, regulators, public agencies and courts, federal, state, tribal and local. Every state.

  • Spokane County Commissioner

    County Commissioner Chris Jordan said data centers could consume the same energy as one half of the entirety of Spokane County.

    August 18, 2026 · RANGE Media local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Candidates and campaigns 2

People running for office, their campaigns and their parties. A candidate who does not hold the office is not an official. Every state.

  • Republican candidate for U.S. Representative, Washington's 4th District

    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.

    September 17, 2026 · KUOW local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative, Washington's 4th District

    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.

    September 17, 2026 · KUOW local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

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