AZ-01 House
Side-by-side comparison of candidate stances on AI hyperscale data center moratoriums, electricity rate hikes, water depletion, and Super PAC funding.
Candidate Position
Has expressed support for tech innovation and renewable energy while raising concerns about grid strain, water resources, and ratepayer cost impacts, resulting in a mixed record.
Sources & Verified Statements
β[Shah] opposes building data centers in Arizona's First Congressional District. Arizona families already face high utility costs and drastic water shortages. While [Shah] believes we need to develop the technology to stay globally competitive, we shouldn't be building data centers in the middle of the desert.β
β[Shah] opposes building data centers in Arizona's First Congressional District. Arizona families already face high utility costs and drastic water shortages. While [Shah] believes we need to develop the technology to stay globally competitive, we shouldn't be building data centers in the middle of the desert.β
Candidate Position
Jay Feely champions rapid AI data center expansion as essential to maintaining American technological and geopolitical dominance.
Sources & Verified Statements
βAt the June debate, Feely argued that data centers can benefit Arizona communities if developers invest in surrounding areas and use recirculated water.β
βWe are in a race with China to win the AI generation that's coming. It will define who wins the world's economy and controls the world economy. By proxy it's gonna define who controls the world's security. So we don't have a choice if we're gonna win, we have to win it. We can't let China win.β