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Eric Pratt

Republican · MN House - District 2 MIXED RECORD
Outside AI PAC Money: $0

Position on Hyperscale Data Centers

State senator. Didn't like the closed-door NDAs. Additional statement link: Star Tribune union-backlash piece https://www.startribune.com/data-center-backlash-strains-labors-support-for-democrats/601896399 (carries his national-security statement verbatim).

Verified Quotes & Evidence

"Data centers are becoming an important part of our economy, our technology infrastructure and our national security"
Date: 2026
→ Source: Minnpost
"One size fits all rarely fits anyone. We need to evaluate data center proposals individually rather than imposing a blanket federal moratorium."
Date: 2026
→ Source: MPR News
"Minnesota should resist an all-or-nothing approach"
Date: 2026
→ Source: MinnPost