Festus voters oust incumbents over data center fight

Name: Festus voters oust incumbents over data center fight
Uploaded: 2026-04-09T03:15:33.000Z
Duration: 2 min 17 s
Description: Voters in Festus, Missouri, ousted four incumbent city council members, replacing them with candidates who oppose a proposed data center. This election outcome signals strong local opposition to the project and a demand for more transparent governance.

News Clip2:17KSDK News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO·4/9/2026

Voters in Festus, Missouri, ousted four incumbent city council members, replacing them with candidates who oppose a proposed data center. This election outcome signals strong local opposition to the project and a demand for more transparent governance.

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Voters replaced four Festus city council members with candidates opposing a proposed data center and calling for a more open government.