Representative Marcy Kaptur Campaigns Against Data Centers in Ohio's 9th Congressional District Race
Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), who represents Ohio's 9th Congressional District, has launched an attack against her Republican challenger regarding his support for data centers. This move is part of a broader trend observed in the 2026 elections where data centers have become a significant campaign issue. Across the U.S., politicians are increasingly campaigning against data center construction, reflecting a growing public sentiment against these facilities. For instance, in the Texas governor’s race, Democrat Gina Hinojosa criticized Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over data centers, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, after previously supporting data center investments, signed an executive order to limit their construction and used the issue in a campaign ad against his opponent. Even national Republicans are reportedly concerned about the impact of data centers on reelection chances in states like Ohio, with a memo sent to top AI companies warning of potential seat losses. This indicates a bipartisan s... 
