CA-40 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
Focused on bipartisan AI working group financial services reviews; has not taken an on-the-record position on physical data center zoning or utility impacts.
Sources & Verified Statements
“Developments in artificial intelligence have already proven to present both opportunities and risks.”
“And that's what this working group is going to review, we're going to look at, especially in the financial services and housing industries, we're going to look at how AI impacts that.”
Candidate Position
Ken Calvert urges careful consideration of local grid capacity and water constraints before approving new data centers, favoring localized decision-making.
Sources & Verified Statements
“Members ... understandably want to ensure there is careful consideration of impacts to local residents with regards to potential strain on the power grid and water supplies.”
“place significant strain on energy and water resources and communities have resisted such projects.”