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As GOP warns data centers put Ohio Senate seat at risk, Husted defends energy policy
Friday, August 21, 2026
Vice President JD Vance appeared with Senator Jon Husted and other Republican leaders at a steel plant in Middletown, Ohio. The gathering addressed concerns from GOP figures about data centers and their impact on Ohio's 2026 Senate race. Husted defended his state's energy policy during the event.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/jon-husted-data-centers-ohio-senate.html