AI data centres become an Ohio campaign issue over power, water and farmland.

The Associated Press reported that Trump used an Ohio campaign rally to argue that rejecting AI data centres could push investment to China. He also said the facilities should benefit local communities and praised Senator Jon Husted's attempt to advance legislation on large power users.

AP described the projects as a contentious campaign issue, with voters concerned about electricity prices, farmland and water supplies. A Senate proposal to have utility regulators charge large users more was blocked in the previous week.