Brown Weighs Data Center Outrage, Union Jobs in Ohio Senate Bid
Democratic Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown is making opposition to data centers a central campaign issue, criticizing projects and the tax incentives supporting them. His stance has not prevented him from receiving backing from construction trade unions whose members may benefit from data center jobs.
Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown is campaigning against data centers in Ohio, arguing that lucrative state tax breaks for the projects have cost taxpayers billions. Brown has used campaign advertisements to link Republican opponent Jon Husted to the unpopular developments.
The criticism comes as Brown seeks support from trade unions, including construction workers who rely on data center projects for employment. The article portrays Brown’s campaign as an effort to balance data center backlash with organized labor’s interest in the jobs generated by construction.