Politics

Political Shifts on Data Centers

Updated 2026-08-08 09:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Both Democratic and Republican candidates are calling for a moratorium on data centers, highlighting the issue's growing political significance. This reflects a bipartisan concern over the environmental impact of these facilities.

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Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. So did Ohio Republican governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, as data centers begin to dominate campaigns.

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