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Michael Whatley

Republican · NC Senate SUPPORTS DATA CENTERS
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Position on Hyperscale Data Centers

Michael Whatley strongly defends data centers as vital engines of American innovation and economic strength, dismissing local opposition as politically motivated.

Verified Quotes & Evidence

"'This opposition to data centers is not organic ... This is being ginned up the same way that we saw opposition to energy projects around the country.' Later agreed that governments should offer developers tax breaks but not subsidies. Per his personal financial disclosure, has up to $1.5 million invested in companies that could benefit from data center growth, including Duke Energy; once worked as a utility industry lobbyist."
Date: 2026-08-24
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