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Governor of Nebraska

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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Official portrait of Jim Pillen

Jim Pillen

Republican · NE Governor
⚠️ SUPPORTS DATA CENTERS
Outside AI PAC Money: $65.0K

Candidate Position

Pillen signed LB1010/LB1261 and an executive order ending state tax breaks to curb runaway subsidies, while rejecting calls for a total moratorium and working closely with energy supplier Tenaska ($65,000 in tracked campaign donations).

Sources & Verified Statements

“I'm not here talking about a moratorium on data centers, I'm simply talking about making sure we do what's best for all Nebraskans, what's best for our land, and what's best for our water.”
Official portrait of Lynne Walz

Lynne Walz

Democrat · NE Governor
? UNDER REVIEW
Outside AI PAC Money: $0

Candidate Position

No evidence of any stance on data centers has been collected for this candidate.

Sources & Verified Statements

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

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