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Rob Sand

Democrat · IA Governor MIXED RECORD
Outside AI PAC Money: $0

Position on Hyperscale Data Centers

Sand demands data centers pay 100% of the energy and infrastructure costs they create and proposed ending state data center tax breaks, stopping short of an outright moratorium.

Verified Quotes & Evidence

"Data centers shouldn't get a free ride while Iowans pay the price... Data centers should pay full freight and cover 100% of the infrastructure and energy costs they create."
Date: 2026-10-07
→ Source: Desmoinesregister