VA-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
Rob Wittman supports expanding Virginia's energy generation—including small modular nuclear reactors—to power data center growth without raising consumer rates.
Sources & Verified Statements
“That's a great way for us to be able to have the capacity we need for this nation, but do it in a way that's congruent with what communities want... These are decisions made by communities.”
“That's a great way for us to be able to have the capacity we need for this nation, but do it in a way that's congruent with what communities want... These are decisions made by communities.”
Candidate Position
Shannon Taylor demands accountability and transparency in local siting decisions, ensuring data center expansion does not undermine public trust or services.
Sources & Verified Statements
“No Virginian should pay a dime more for energy or water because of data centers. If they cannot meet that requirement, they shouldn't be built. Data centers and tech companies must fully cover their own costs... If a community does not want a data center, it must have the right to say no.”