A booming industry is forcing Ohio’s governor candidates to pick sides

Ohio's governor race is being shaped by a growing data center industry. The two main candidates, Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy, have different proposals for how to handle issues like utility costs, taxes, and development related to these facilities.

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National story. 6 articles from 6 sources. Updated Aug 13, 2026.

Part of The 2026 Ohio governor race: Amy Acton vs. Vivek Ramaswamy

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Cleveland SceneLeft· Aug 13, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Candidates Highlight Data Center Plans. Next Ohio Governor Will Select Regulators

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

What we learned about how Ohio governor candidates would regulate data centers

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Aug 12, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

A booming industry is forcing Ohio’s governor candidates to pick sides

Ohio Capital JournalLeft· Aug 12, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Candidates highlight data center plans. Next Ohio governor will select regulators.

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Same wire story as other sides. No original Center take here.

The OregonianCenter· Aug 12, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

A booming industry is forcing Ohio’s governor candidates to pick sides

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Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

AL.comLean Right· Aug 12, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

A booming industry is forcing Ohio’s governor candidates to pick sides