Local data center battles in Kentucky are contentious. They’re also inspiring runs for office

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 1,325

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Cody Stinnett, 32, has been a registered Republican since he was eligible to vote, but he plans to change it to become an Independent after the May primary elections in Kentucky.

A significant reason why: his strong concerns about the proliferation of power-intensive data centers across the country, and the fact that some Republicans — including President Donald Trump and Kentucky U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, who’s running for U.S. Senate — have supported the …

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