Democratic Governor Candidates Break with Mills on Data Centers

Democratic Governor Candidates Break with Mills on Data Centers

News ClipMidcoast Villager·Thomaston, Knox County, ME·4/28/2026

Four out of five Democratic candidates for Maine governor criticized Governor Janet Mills' decision to veto a temporary moratorium on large data center construction. The candidates expressed concerns about potential impacts on electricity rates, water usage, and limited job creation, indicating their support for the moratorium.

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Four out of five candidates running to replace Janet Mills said she was wrong to veto a temporary moratorium.