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Michael Whatley's Financial Interests in North Carolina Data Center Expansion

Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, has financial investments in energy companies associated with data center growth in the state, totaling between $246,000 and $690,000. His holdings have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest regarding his support for data center expansion, a topic that has sparked debate over local community impacts and energy costs. Whatley will compete against Democratic opponent Roy Cooper in the upcoming general election on November 3.

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Duke Energy Arista Networks Dominion Energy GE Vernova CAPCVentures LLC
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Michael Whatley DJ Griffin Roy Cooper

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Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, has financial investments in energy companies associated with data center growth in the state, totaling between $246,000 and $690,000. His holdings have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest regarding his support for data center expansion, a topic that has sparked debate over local community impacts and energy costs. Whatley will compete against Democratic opponent Roy Cooper in the upcoming general election on November 3.

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Inside GOP Senate hopeful's financial ties to controversial data center boom

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Michael Whatley's Financial Interests in North Carolina Data Center Expansion