Pennsylvania Democrats seize control of state Senate amid data center backlash

Pennsylvania Democrats won competitive legislative races to take control of the state Senate for the first time in 30+ years, with opposition to data center development emerging as a key campaign issue.

First covered Nov 13, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

Pennsylvania Democrats seize control of state Senate amid data center backlash — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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11h Inside Climate News Data Center Outrage Swept Pennsylvania Democrats Into Office. What Comes Next? — Last week, Pennsylvania Democrats won competitive state legislative races, taking control of the State Senate for the first time in more than three decades.

Primary sources

dced.pa.gov The Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Requirements - PA Department of Community & Economic Development

gis.dep.pa.gov Data Center Permit Tracker

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Appeared in: 2026-11-13 (#9)

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