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We asked 2 years ago if voters would blame Jon Husted for data centers. Now the GOP is worried

Jon Husted's early championing of data centers in Ohio has become a political liability as rising electricity costs and community opposition fuel Democrat Sherrod Brown's Senate campaign attacks.

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cleveland.com· Aug 20, 5:07 PMWe asked 2 years ago if voters would blame Jon Husted for data centers. Now the GOP is worried

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Jon Husted is the face of data centers in Ohio, and Republicans nationwide fear what that means: Today in OhioEditor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.

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GOP fears data center backlash could sink Husted’s Senate bid: Capitol LetterNational Republicans are warning that Ohio’s growing backlash against data centers could hurt U.S. Sen. Jon Husted in his close race against Democrat Sherrod Brown.

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GOP fears Ohio data center fight could cost Husted Senate seatNational Republicans warn anti-data center sentiment in Ohio could hurt U.S. Sen. Jon Husted and the tech industry at large.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer2mo agoWhole story →

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The GOP Is Warning AI Companies Over Data Center Backlash. The Ohio Senate Race Could Be A Test.A private memo from the Senate Republican campaign arm warns that opposition to data centers is hurting Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio and could make politicians elsewhere more reluctant to support new AI

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Jon Husted picks up burger chain endorsement in 2026 Ohio Senate raceAs Ohio races to Election Day in November 2026, fast food chain Steak 'n Shake shares post endorsing Jon Husted. See post

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Sherrod Brown, Jon Husted reveal stance on key issues in Ohio Senate raceWe asked Ohio's candidates for U.S. Senate where they stand on affordability, immigration and data centers. Here's what we learned.

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Billionaire's contributions make Epstein a focus of Ohio's Senate raceConvicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's relationship to the rich and powerful has surfaced in congressional contests across the country.

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Democrats Take Upper Hand on Data Centers in Ohio Senate BattleDemocrats hold a polling edge on data centers as Sherrod Brown targets Jon Husted’s record in Ohio’s tight Senate race.

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Will Trump’s Ohio Visit Rescue Jon Husted? What Polling Data ShowsDonald Trump is heading to Ohio as Jon Husted trails Sherrod Brown in recent Senate race polls.

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