Candidates highlight data center plans. Next Ohio governor will select regulators.

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 712

Last Updated: 6 days, 20 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Ohio’s two candidates for governor have conflicting ideas of what they would like to see happen to future data centers, which have become a political lightning rod in this year’s November election.

Ohio’s next governor will appoint the five members of the Public Utilities Commission, which sets utility rates and set the parameters for data centers opening in cities across the state.

SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX.

Ohio …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us