How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
News ClipNPR·OH·10/28/2026
The NPR report examines opposition to Ohio’s rapid expansion of data centers, focusing on a lifelong Republican who has become a prominent leader in the debate. Data center growth is emerging as an issue in the state’s midterm elections, with candidates from both parties addressing voter concerns.
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In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.