Ohio data centre opposition becomes an election issue

Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 02:30 · Updated 23:10

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Opposition to data centre development is bringing some Ohio Democrats and Republicans together as the state’s Senate race approaches. CBC reports that the issue has drawn attention from voters and campaigns; a TechRadar snippet says Fox News increased pro-data-centre perspectives after a GOP warning about Republican losses in Ohio.

Ohio residents Sherri Fahringer, a Democrat, and Amanda Wasmus, a Republican, are working together to oppose a planned data centre complex near Fahringer’s home in Commercial Point.
CBC reports that polling shows majority opposition to data centre growth in Ohio, while the state’s Senate race is described as a toss-up.
TechRadar’s headline reports a 420% increase in Fox News pro-data-centre perspectives following a GOP warning that Democrats were defeating Republicans in Ohio.

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Planned site: Fahringer says plans show 15 buildings, diesel generators and 24/7 industrial lighting near her home in Commercial Point, Ohio.
Ohio facilities: State lawmakers and industry tracking groups estimate more than 200 data centres are active or under construction in Ohio.
Investment and jobs: The Ohio Chamber of Commerce says data centre development has attracted more than $40 billion in private investment by 2030 and supported more than 95,000 jobs.
Senate race: CBC describes the Ohio Senate race between Republican Jon Husted and Democrat Sherrod Brown as a toss-up.
Fox News coverage: TechRadar’s headline reports a 420% increase in pro-data-centre perspectives following a GOP warning about Ohio.