Ohio

Data center projects, polling, political statements, and PAC activity in Ohio.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Projects

2.8 GW

Total Capacity

Polls

Statements

Active PACs

$155M

PAC Spending

Political Statements

2 pro-DC · 0 anti-DC · 0 other

Gov. Mike DeWine(R)Pro-DC2025-08

“Economic development is essential to Ohio's continued growth and prosperity as the heart of innovation, and the state must stay at the forefront of prospering fields such as technology and artificial intelligence.”

Vetoed provision that would have repealed Ohio's data center sales tax exemption, estimated to save Ohio $187M/yearSource →

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Gov. Mike DeWine(R)Pro-DC2024-12

“As reliance on digital services continues to grow, so does the importance of data centers. They are critical to today's modern economy.”

Announcement of $10 billion AWS investment; vetoed tax exemption prohibitionSource →

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AI Super PAC Activity

2 PACs specifically targeting Ohio

Leading the FuturePro-AI

$125M

Backer: OpenAI / VC coalition

Pro-AI industry super PAC pushing rapid AI development and lighter regulation. $70M cash on hand entering 2026. Bipartisan — supports candidates committed to a national AI regulatory framework.

Known Races:

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American Edge ProjectPro-Industry

$30M

Backer: Meta / Google / Amazon coalition

Big Tech 501(c)(4) advocating for policies that support American tech competitiveness. Funds state-level campaigns defending data center incentives and opposing moratoriums.

Known Races:

OH: Supporting Gov. DeWine's veto of tax exemption repeal

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Latest Polling

Ohio Voters on Data Centers and Tax Policy

Ohio · Jul 15, 2025 – Jul 25, 2025 · Kent State University

Projects

Under Construction (3)

Name	Location	Developer	Capacity	Investment	Source
Meta Prometheus New Albany (1 GW)	New Albany, OH	Meta	1,000 MW	—	engineering.fb.com
Stargate Lordstown (SoftBank)	Lordstown, OH	SoftBank / OpenAI	750 MW	—	wfmj.com
Amazon Hilliard Data Center (Contested)	Hilliard, OH	Amazon Web Services	300 MW	—	nbc4i.com

On Hold (2)

Name	Location	Developer	Capacity	Investment	Source
Bristolville Lordstown Data Center (Banned)	Lordstown, OH	Bristolville 25 Developer LLC	350 MW	—	spectrumnews1.com
Amazon Jerome Township (Moratorium)	Plain City, OH	Amazon Web Services	200 MW	—	wosu.org

Operational (1)

Name	Location	Developer	Capacity	Investment	Source
Amazon Web Services Columbus Campus	Columbus, OH	Amazon Web Services	180 MW	—	aboutamazon.com

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