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Governor of Wisconsin

Side-by-side comparison of candidate stances on AI hyperscale data center moratoriums, electricity rate hikes, water depletion, and Super PAC funding.

Official portrait of Tom Tiffany

Tom Tiffany

Republican · WI Governor
! MIXED RECORD
Outside AI PAC Money: $0

Candidate Position

Tiffany insists on local control, full transparency without NDAs, an end to state subsidies, and ironclad guarantees that utility rates will not increase for existing residents before data centers can be built.

Sources & Verified Statements

“No data centers, unless they make sure that our utility rates will not go up. No subsidies for these data centers. That there be local control. Local people should have input in whether a data center is being located in their local community.”
“No data centers unless we get rid of the subsidies... Electricity rates do not go up for the people that are currently here in Wisconsin. No non-disclosure agreements, full transparency.”
Official portrait of David Crowley

David Crowley

Democrat · WI Governor
! MIXED RECORD
Outside AI PAC Money: $20.0K

Candidate Position

Crowley emphasizes community consent and environmental protection, stating that no community should be forced to accept a data center and insisting on protecting farmland, waterways, and local land.

Sources & Verified Statements

“When it comes down to data centers, we need to make sure we're protecting our environment, protecting our land, protecting our farmland, protecting our waterways. But communities need to have a seat because if they don't want a data center, they shouldn't be forced to have a data center. There's no if, ands or buts about that.”
“As governor, I will let communities decide for themselves whether they want a data center at all and if they say no, that decision would be honored.”

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