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Sen Bernie Moreno warns of data center backlash impacting Ohio Senate race
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Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity
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United States
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Senator Bernie Moreno warns that the rapid growth of data centers in Ohio could provoke backlash due to increased energy demands, potentially influencing the upcoming midterm elections amid the U.S.-China AI competition.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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You face political resistance as communities push back on energy use from data centers. Now is the moment to engage local stakeholders or pivot your site strategy before midterms shrink market access.
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