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Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates

By Tamara KeithAugust 8, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views
An aerial view of a data center on April 14 in Vernon,  Calif. A surge in demand for AI infrastructure is fueling a boom in data centers across the country and around the globe.

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.

(Image credit: Mario Tama)

Originally reported by NPR. Read the original article

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