Data Centers Become a Midterm Flashpoint in Ohio

The report described data-center construction as a politically sensitive subject in Ohio during the midterm campaign. It said many Ohioans are displeased with the pace of the state’s buildout. Candidates from both parties are seeking to respond to those concerns as voters prepare to cast ballots, according to NPR News.

The report did not identify specific data-center projects, companies, communities or candidates, and it did not detail the proposals being offered to address the issue. It presented the matter as a hot-button question in the contests rather than a settled policy dispute.