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Governor of Colorado

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Phil Weiser

Democrat · CO Governor
⚠️ SUPPORTS DATA CENTERS
Outside AI PAC Money: $0

Candidate Position

Weiser explicitly opposes any moratorium or ban on data centers, calling Colorado's 2024 AI consumer protection law 'a mistake' and actively encouraging data center development in transition communities.

Sources & Verified Statements

“My first legislative priority is gonna be a data center bill that's gonna put guardrails on data centers. Communities need to be listened to.”
“Weiser stated he would NOT pursue any moratorium or ban, and would encourage data center development in communities moving away from coal.”

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