Data center opponents wanted new leaders in Independence. Then 2 incumbents lost

News ClipKansas City Star·Independence, Jackson County, MO·4/14/2026

Data center opponents in Independence, Missouri, successfully advocated for new leaders in local elections. Two incumbent officials, presumably supportive of data center projects, were defeated, indicating a political shift influenced by opposition to data center developments.

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Data center opponents wanted new leaders in Independence. Then 2 incumbents lost  Kansas City Star