Democrats and some Republicans call for data center pauses ahead of elections

Who's involved

• Gina HinojosaTexas Democratic nominee for governor
• Data Center CoalitionIndustry group
• American Energy InstituteIndustry group
• Dan DiorioExecutive vice president of state policy and government affairs at Data Center Coalition
• Jason IsaacCEO of American Energy Institute
• Charles BullockUniversity of Georgia political science professor

The facts

• Democratic nominees for governor in Florida, Georgia, Ohio and Texas have called for data center moratoriums.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Republican candidates in Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas have proposed or ordered data center pauses.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Democratic nominees in Minnesota and Wisconsin have not called for data center moratoriums.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Dan Diorio, Data Center Coalition A data center moratorium signals the state is closed for business for data centers and other economic development.^{1 2}
• Jason Isaac, American Energy Institute A statewide moratorium tells businesses to take their investment and jobs elsewhere.^{1 2}
• Jason Isaac, American Energy Institute The solution to rising electricity demand is more electricity supply, not government limits.^{1 2}
• Charles Bullock, University of Georgia political science professor Data centers have become an issue in most jurisdictions.^{1 2}