NPR
Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Wisconsin Democratic candidate Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made a similar call. Data center policy has become a campaign issue in multiple states.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/08/g-s1-137853/data-centers-primaries-midterms
