Mary Peltola
Democrat · AK Senate MIXED RECORDOutside AI PAC Money: $0
Position on Hyperscale Data Centers
- Opposes state or federal recruitment of hyperscale data centers, centering her campaign on Alaska's high energy costs: “I know there is so much stress across Alaska about the price of energy right now and making sure we have enough for the people and the projects that we currently have” (Washington Examiner).
- Warns that commercial compute facilities will cannibalize local natural gas supplies and trigger utility spikes for residential consumers, calling for strict state utility protections and public oversight (The Alaska Current).
- Clarified her “who am I to stop it?” statement during debate forums (Anchorage Daily News): when asked if federal lawmakers should unilaterally veto an Alaska Native regional corporation or local borough that negotiates a private compute project, she defers to regional self-determination while opposing state subsidies.
- Holds zero tech equities or corporate PAC ties; runs digital campaign ads targeting opponent Dan Sullivan's RPM International data-center stock conflicts (Mary Peltola Substack / Alaska Democrats).
Verified Quotes & Evidence
"I know there is so much stress across Alaska about the price of energy right now and making sure we have enough for the people and the projects that we currently have."
Date: 2026-09-25
→ Source: Washington Examiner