South Dakota · 2026 Elections
Where do your candidates stand on data centers?
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Statewide races
Governor
Dan Ahlers
DemocratNo legislative record
Larry Rhoden
RepublicanNo legislative record
Jon Hansen
Republicanresident protections
on data center bills
Dusty Johnson
RepublicanNo legislative record
Toby Doeden
RepublicanNo legislative record
U.S. Senate
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Why this matters
Energy Costs
Hyperscale data centers can draw more electricity than entire cities — costs that can land on residential ratepayers if the rules aren't written carefully.
Water Usage
Cooling a single hyperscale facility can consume hundreds of millions of gallons annually, competing with farms and small towns for the same aquifers.
Tax Giveaways
Sales-tax exemptions and reinvestment payments shift the cost of public services from corporate developers onto local taxpayers.
Facilities map
Operating, proposed, and under-construction sites across South Dakota.
Fair questions
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