Mike Rogers backs data center moratorium as some GOP candidates shift against AI

Published August 20, 2026 7:48pm ET



Michigan‘s Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers backed the prospect of a data center moratorium in the Wolverine State, becoming the latest GOP politician to criticize the rapid spread of AI infrastructure ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

“I think we need to take a pause, probably, and make sure that we’re answering all the questions that people have,” Rogers said on Thursday in response to a question about his thoughts on data centers.

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