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Mich. Democratic Party: Report - John James Voted 4 Times To Ban Local Control on Data Centers
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Report: John James Voted 4 Times To Ban Local Control on Data Centers
James' spokesperson didn't answer questions on his votes to rip away local control
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Trump-backed John James has said that he wants local control when it comes to data centers, but new reporting from Michigan Advance shows that James voted 4 times in Congress to block local control of AI and data centers, including preventing local communities from enacting data center moratoriums.
Advance reports that
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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Report: John James Voted 4 Times To Ban Local Control on Data Centers
James' spokesperson didn't answer questions on his votes to rip away local control
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Trump-backed John James has said that he wants local control when it comes to data centers, but new reporting from Michigan Advance shows that James voted 4 times in Congress to block local control of AI and data centers, including preventing local communities from enacting data center moratoriums.
Advance reports thatthe U.S. House's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill included a ban on the enforcement of any state or local laws which attempted to limit, restrict, or regulate AI and data centers for 10 years.
James voted 4 different times in support of the provision, including the House's ultimate passage of the OBBBA, as well as three different times in the House Energy and Commerce Committee: twice voting to advance it out of committee, and once voting against an amendment that would have removed it from the bill.
See each of James' votes to block local control of data centers below:
* VOTE #1: House Roll Call Vote 145, James voted for the House Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
* VOTE #2: Committee on Energy and Commerce Roll Call Vote #15, James voted to pass the OBBBA out of Committee
* VOTE #3: Committee on Energy and Commerce Roll Call Vote #39, James voted to pass the OBBBA out of Committee
* VOTE #4: Committee on Energy and Commerce Roll Call Vote #14, James voted against an amendment that would have removed the anti-local control provision from the bill
The National Conference of State Legislatures even sent a letter to James urging him and other committee members to not pass the local control ban--but James still voted for it. As he's voted against local control, James has received at least $120,000 in contributions over his career from data center developers--including two max-out donations of $8,325 in his most recent report.
"John James says he's for local control, but in D.C. he voted four different times to ban local communities from establishing their own rules around data centers. James' votes are clear: he wants to let D.C. politicians tell Michigan communities what to do on data centers," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. "As he's voted to rip away local control on data centers, James has pocketed more than $120,000 from data center developers over his career. John James is only out for himself and his donors, not the people of Michigan."
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Michigan Advance (https://michiganadvance.com/2026/09/02/as-james-pushes-local-control-on-data-centers-past-congressional-votes-sought-to-limit-just-that/): As James pushes local control on data centers, past congressional votes sought to limit just that
* U.S. Rep. John James of Shelby Township, the Republican nominee for governor, has staked his campaign's data center platform on local control. But in Congress, he voted for legislation that would expressly prohibit state and local governments from regulating artificial intelligence systems -- including data centers.
* However, James voted in May 2025 for the U.S. House's version of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included an explicit 10-year moratorium stating that "no State or political subdivision thereof may enforce any law or regulation regulating artificial intelligence models, artificial intelligence systems, or automated decision systems."
* That moratorium, part of a $500 million investment in an "artificial intelligence and information technology modernization initiative," did not make it into the final version of H.R. 1 that became law. However, as a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, James voted in favor of the specific moratorium three times: twice voting to advance it out of committee, and once voting against an amendment that would have removed it from the bill.
* Bailey did not directly address questions about James' votes for the moratorium within the House version of H.R. 1.
* The National Conference of State Legislatures, a bipartisan organization representing the interests of state legislatures, cautioned against a vote in favor of that provision, writing that it would "circumvent their authority to regulate the permitting, construction and operation of data centers within their borders" for states.
* "This will severely limit the ability of states and localities to make decisions regarding the siting and operation of these large-scale projects, raising costs for ratepayers, jeopardizing zoning decisions that protect our mutual constituents and impacting existing infrastructure such as power grids and generating facilities," Tim Storey, the group's CEO, wrote in a letter.
* Meanwhile, James, who has aligned himself closely with President Donald Trump and received his endorsement in the primary election, must now navigate Trump's enthusiastic support for data centers.
* In a post Monday on Truth Social, Trump said that the United States should "let Data Reign" and that if communities push back against data centers, they "want to end up being backwards and poor."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/new-report-john-james-voted-4-times-to-ban-local-control-on-data-centers/
ICYMI: After Voting to Raise Costs, Tom Barrett Heads to Rose Garden to Beg for Cash
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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ICYMI: After Voting to Raise Costs, Tom Barrett Heads to Rose Garden to Beg for Cash
Politico has reported that, as their abysmal voting records put their re-election in jeopardy, Tom Barrett and other Republicans are headed to the Rose Garden to beg Trump for campaign cash. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Michigan Republicans like Tom Barrett are in trouble because they supported Donald Trump's reckless, cost-raising
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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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ICYMI: After Voting to Raise Costs, Tom Barrett Heads to Rose Garden to Beg for Cash
Politico has reported that, as their abysmal voting records put their re-election in jeopardy, Tom Barrett and other Republicans are headed to the Rose Garden to beg Trump for campaign cash. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Michigan Republicans like Tom Barrett are in trouble because they supported Donald Trump's reckless, cost-raisingagenda. Now, they're groveling to the same man who got them in trouble to get them out of it with his checkbook. But money can't save Barrett from his record of cutting taxes for billionaires and raising costs for everyone else."
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Politico (https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/02/trump-invites-battleground-republicans-to-rose-garden-dinner-01061406): Trump invites battleground Republicans to Rose Garden dinner
* President Donald Trump has invited a group of GOP lawmakers including Republicans in competitive races to dine with him Wednesday night at the White House as many in the party press the president to unleash his massive war chest ahead of the November elections, according to five people with direct knowledge of the matter.
* Other House Republicans in tough races who were invited and plan to attend include Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) and Georgia Senate nominee Rep. Mike Collins, along with a wider group of GOP lawmakers.
* Republicans are facing mounting electoral headwinds from the war in Iran, higher gas prices and new tariffs as they fight to hold onto their narrow congressional majorities in November.
* GOP incumbents are also eager for new infusions of resources to help dull Democrats' attacks over voters' cost-of-living concerns. Speaker Mike Johnson recently met with GOP megadonor Elon Musk, who has said he will spend millions to back the GOP again this cycle.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/icymi-after-voting-to-raise-costs-tom-barrett-heads-to-rose-garden-to-beg-for-cash/
Former U.S. Senator Jon Tester to Speak at Dem-NPL Burdick Dinner Oct 10 in Fargo
FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 3 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Former U.S. Senator Jon Tester to speak at Dem-NPL Burdick Dinner Oct 10 in Fargo
The North Dakota Democratic-NPL is excited to announce U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana will be the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Burdick Dinner on October 10, 2026, in Fargo.
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "Senator Tester has a long history of standing up for rural America. As a third-generation farmer and former school teacher, Senator Tester is more than
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FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 3 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Former U.S. Senator Jon Tester to speak at Dem-NPL Burdick Dinner Oct 10 in Fargo
The North Dakota Democratic-NPL is excited to announce U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana will be the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Burdick Dinner on October 10, 2026, in Fargo.
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "Senator Tester has a long history of standing up for rural America. As a third-generation farmer and former school teacher, Senator Tester is more thanfamiliar with the issues facing us in North Dakota today. We're thrilled he'll be joining us."
Tickets Available Here (https://goodchange.app/donate/26burdickdin?mk=pressrelease)
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Original text here: https://demnpl.com/former-u-s-senator-jon-tester-to-speak-at-dem-npl-burdick-dinner-oct-10-in-fargo/
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Quick Clip - GOP Projects "Worry" About Losing the Senate Amid "Competitive" Midterm Map
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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QUICK CLIP: GOP Projects "Worry" About Losing the Senate Amid "Competitive" Midterm Map
As coverage continues to highlight Senate Republicans "trailing" in key battleground races and "looking at historic losses" amid a "grim political environment," Senate GOP leadership admits they are "worr[ied]" about the party's chances of holding onto a Senate majority - with Leader Thune saying he's being "a realist" who sees a "competitive environment" amid Democrats' expanded Senate map.
The
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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QUICK CLIP: GOP Projects "Worry" About Losing the Senate Amid "Competitive" Midterm Map
As coverage continues to highlight Senate Republicans "trailing" in key battleground races and "looking at historic losses" amid a "grim political environment," Senate GOP leadership admits they are "worr[ied]" about the party's chances of holding onto a Senate majority - with Leader Thune saying he's being "a realist" who sees a "competitive environment" amid Democrats' expanded Senate map.
Theadmission comes after Republican Senators told reporters that they are in "serious trouble" and "not optimistic" about the midterms after Democrats created "several open paths to take the majority."
See for yourself:
KELO-TV: Interview With GOP Senate Leader John Thune (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrzkWEAnV5U&feature=youtu.be)
KELO's DAN SANTELLA: "Of course we also have the midterm elections coming up, and I asked the Senator about those, and if he's concerned with losing the Republican majority in that chamber."
Senate GOP Leader JOHN THUNE: "I worry about that for sure. I'm a realist. And I don't ever try and sugarcoat things. I think it's a competitive environment right now."
See also: DSCC: WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Republicans in "Serious Trouble," Bracing for "Historic Losses" as GOP Senate Map Collapses Amid "Grim Political Environment" (https://www.dscc.org/article/what-theyre-saying-republicans-in-serious-trouble-bracing-for-historic-losses-as-gop-senate-map-collapses-amid-grim-political-environment/); POLITICO: The Republican Party's Midterm Nightmare Is Taking Shape (https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/08/30/republican-party-midterms-trump-01055934); CNN: The Road to 51: Do Dems Have New Paths to Senate Control? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lJlgMECfIo)
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/article/quick-clip-gop-projects-worry-about-losing-the-senate-amid-competitive-midterm-map/
DGA Statement on Massachusetts GOP Primary Results
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Massachusetts GOP Primary Results
DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Mike Minogue becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Massachusetts:
"Mike Minogue is a MAGA puppet who is running for governor to bring Donald Trump's dangerous, cost-raising agenda to Beacon Hill. Minogue's record couldn't be more disqualifying: he's a Republican mega donor who spent millions bankrolling Donald Trump, JD Vance,
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Massachusetts GOP Primary Results
DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Mike Minogue becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Massachusetts:
"Mike Minogue is a MAGA puppet who is running for governor to bring Donald Trump's dangerous, cost-raising agenda to Beacon Hill. Minogue's record couldn't be more disqualifying: he's a Republican mega donor who spent millions bankrolling Donald Trump, JD Vance,and extreme Republicans across the country.
"He has said repeatedly that he supports the worst abuses of Donald Trump's ICE, backs banning abortion, and has personally donated to organizations that want to end gay marriage.
"Bay Staters need a governor to defend them against the Trump administration's ruthless attacks - not an anti-choice, extreme MAGA Trump donor. Minogue is for MAGA, not Massachusetts, and the DGA looks forward to Gov. Maura Healey's second term."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-massachusetts-gop-primary-results/
DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on the Alaska Gubernatorial Race
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on the Alaska Gubernatorial Race
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on the Alaska gubernatorial field officially being set following the candidate withdrawal deadline yesterday:
"Alaskans are ready for a new direction, and Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is the only candidate in the governor's race who isn't worried about left or right, but just focused on moving Alaska forward. Jonathan is running on a vision to
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on the Alaska Gubernatorial Race
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on the Alaska gubernatorial field officially being set following the candidate withdrawal deadline yesterday:
"Alaskans are ready for a new direction, and Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is the only candidate in the governor's race who isn't worried about left or right, but just focused on moving Alaska forward. Jonathan is running on a vision tolower the cost of living, fully fund education, make Alaska's natural resources work for Alaskans, and ensure that Alaska is a place where families can thrive.
"While Bernadette Wilson, Candi English, and Dave Bronson push the same agenda that is failing Alaskans, and are unwilling to stand up to Washington's pro-tariff, spiking gas prices agenda, the DGA looks forward to working alongside Jonathan to deliver the change Alaskans deserve."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-chair-gov-andy-beshear-statement-on-the-alaska-gubernatorial-race/
DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gov. Maura Healey Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Massachusetts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gov. Maura Healey Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Massachusetts
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Maura Healey becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Massachusetts:
"Congratulations to my friend Gov. Maura Healey on officially becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Massachusetts. From taking on utility companies to capping health care deductibles and co-pays to building more
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gov. Maura Healey Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Massachusetts
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Maura Healey becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Massachusetts:
"Congratulations to my friend Gov. Maura Healey on officially becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Massachusetts. From taking on utility companies to capping health care deductibles and co-pays to building morehomes, Gov. Healey works every day to make the Bay State more affordable.
"She's done all this while standing up against the Trump administration's efforts to increase costs, cut health care and jobs, and make communities less safe. The DGA is proud to support Gov. Healey's reelection and looks forward to her victory this November."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-chair-gov-andy-beshear-statement-on-gov-maura-healey-becoming-the-democratic-nominee-in-massachusetts/
