Data Centers Divide Ohio Senate Race | Cleveland News

Ohio’s U.S. Senate race is boiling over as incumbent Jon Husted and challenger Sherrod Brown clash over data centers—massive tech hubs that’ve drawn billions in state incentives but now face backlash for soaring electricity costs and environmental toll. Husted, who helped lure giants like Google with tax breaks, now pushes a bill to make data centers pay more for power, framing it as a local issue. Brown counters by demanding these facilities cover their own energy bills, launching ads that zero in on Husted’s past. While both tout “ratepayer protection,” critics say their proposals are too little, too late—71% of Ohioans want a moratorium. With grid strain and rising costs looming, the debate pits economic promise against community burden, as even tech lobbyists quietly back the idea of holding companies accountable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ccfa814b15295e6