Pennsylvania Candidates Make Data Centers a Campaign Issue

Americans' backlash to data centers is scrambling midterm elections

Across the country, a bipartisan backlash to the massive telecommunications facilities fueling the AI arms race is shaking up the fall campaigns

Data centers face increasing scrutiny and backlash from political leaders

A growing backlash against data center projects across the U.S. is raising concerns in the technology industry as communities and policymakers scrutinize their impact on electricity grids, water supplies and the environment. The opposition has intensified as companies race to build the infrastructure needed to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. The backlash has come from across the political spectrum with Republican Texas Go…

Data centers are ‘redefining’ midterm races across Pennsylvania

Candidates in at least 20 competitive legislative races are staking out data center positions, and Gov. Josh Shapiro has pivoted to a tougher stance.

Data centers redefining midterm races

HARRISBURG — Up and down the ballot, Pennsylvania politicians preparing for the November election are making data center criticism central to their campaigns.