Governor of Maryland
Side-by-side comparison of candidate stances on AI hyperscale data center moratoriums, electricity rate hikes, water depletion, and Super PAC funding.
Candidate Position
Moore created the Data Center Accountability Task Force, barred state employee NDAs, called to repeal the 2020 tax exemption, and stated he would sign a statewide moratorium bill if passed.
Sources & Verified Statements
“That approach prioritized data centers and not people. The data centers were calling the shots... and today that ends.”
Candidate Position
Cox pivoted from supporting a 2020 tax break to demanding an immediate statewide data center moratorium and ban, citing water resource depletion.
Sources & Verified Statements
“Folks, we need a [data center] moratorium. I will institute it immediately so that we can study this.”