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Data Center Development Sentiment Influences Wisconsin Congressional Race

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23
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The political rivalry in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District is being influenced by sentiment regarding data center development. Derrick Van Orden is facing Rebecca Cooke, and both candidates are being targeted by attacks related to data center policy. Van Orden's campaign has focused on Cooke's ties to organizations that supported data center projects. Conversely, Cooke's campaign has criticized Van Orden for accepting contributions from data center industry groups and voting for tax break legislation beneficial to developers.

From urbanmilwaukee.com

Why it matters

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The issue of data center policy has become a central theme in the highly contested race. Attacks are leveraging specific labels, such as 'Data Center Derrick,' to influence voters regarding candidates' stances on industry support. This political pressure highlights the intersection of technology interests and electoral politics in the state.

From urbanmilwaukee.com

Who's involved

  • Derrick Van OrdenCandidate whose political career is rooted in the 3rd Congressional District of Wisconsin.
  • Rebecca CookePolitical rival in the 3rd Congressional District of Wisconsin.

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