DeWine, leading gubernatorial candidates don’t support data center ban

DeWine, leading gubernatorial candidates don’t support data center ban

News ClipToledo Blade·Columbus, Franklin County, OH·4/16/2026

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and leading gubernatorial candidates do not support amending the Ohio Constitution to prohibit the construction of large data centers. The discussion centers around a potential statewide ban on data center development.

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COLUMBUS — Amending the Ohio Constitution to prohibit the construction of large data centers isn’t a good idea, according to Gov. Mike DeWine. “I think ...