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U.S. Senate · Arkansas

Side-by-side comparison of candidate stances on AI hyperscale data center moratoriums, electricity rate hikes, water depletion, and Super PAC funding.

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Tom Cotton

Republican · AR Senate
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Outside AI PAC Money: $0

Candidate Position

Awaiting AI/Data Center statements.

Sources & Verified Statements

No formal quotes recorded. Stance evaluation based on legislative votes or public records.

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Hallie Shoffner

Democratic · AR Senate
! MIXED RECORD
Outside AI PAC Money: $0

Candidate Position

Hallie Shoffner questions the net benefits of massive server farms, calling for transparency, full developer accountability, and protections against rising electric rates.

Sources & Verified Statements

“Nothing with this kind of environmental and energy impact should be built in Arkansas without serious oversight and community approval.”
“Right now, I'm not convinced these companies are coming here to help Arkansas. I'm worried they're coming here to extract wealth while leaving rural communities stuck with the costs.”
“If these companies want to operate here, Arkansans deserve transparency, accountability, and a real seat at the table.”

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