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Ohio’s 9th Congressional district race: The candidates’ records on data centers

The race for Ohio’s 9th Congressional district highlights differing views on data center development, with incumbent Rep. Marcy Kaptur criticizing their resource drain and challenger Derek Merrin having supported tax breaks. Ohio data centers have received $2.5 billion in state and local tax incentives, sparking debate among political candidates and grassroots organizations regarding their impact on utilities and communities.