Andrews, Graham share policy visions during Greenville stops

U.S. Senate candidates Darline Graham and Annie Andrews presented contrasting positions on data centers during campaign appearances in Greenville, South Carolina. Andrews called for a two-year moratorium on new construction, arguing that a pause would give local governments and residents leverage to negotiate with large corporations and address concerns about the industry’s growth.

Graham has said a moratorium would be dangerous because it could allow China to gain ground in technology and potentially undermine national security. She supports community involvement in data center discussions but favors continued development rather than a two-year halt. The candidates’ data center positions were part of a broader campaign debate covering foreign policy, gun rights, transgender athletes and economic issues.