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Tommy Tuberville

Republican · AL Governor SUPPORTS DATA CENTERS
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Position on Hyperscale Data Centers

  • Unreserved champion of compute infrastructure and hyperscale tech expansion in Alabama, declaring “I am 100 percent for data centers” (Alabama Political Reporter) and projecting billions in tax windfalls for law enforcement and local teachers.
  • Responded to grassroots electricity bill concerns by backing municipal zoning decisions: “Local communities decide whether a data center is right for them, and if your community says no, my answer is no” (MSN).
  • Cosponsored the federal Ratepayer Protection Act to insulate families from transmission upgrade surcharges while opposing state subsidies for Big Tech (U.S. Senate).
  • Faces scrutiny from opponent Doug Jones over financial disclosures showing active stock holdings in semiconductor and AI hyperscale providers (AL.com).

Verified Quotes & Evidence

"I am 100 percent for data centers."
Date: 2026-06-15
→ Source: Alabama Political Reporter
"Local communities decide whether a data center is right for them, and if your community says no, my answer is no."
Date: 2026-10-18
→ Source: MSN / Yellowhammer News
"That's why I cosponsored the Ratepayer Protection Act to make sure Alabamians aren't left footing the bill for any new data centers."
Date: 2026-09-22
→ Source: U.S. Senate Press Release