Fact Check: Did Jon Husted lead the push for Ohio data centers and billions in tax incentives?

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Claimant: Sherrod Brown (D)


Claim: Sen. Jon Husted “led the push to bring data centers to Ohio and gave billions of tax dollars to make it happen.”


Rating: MOSTLY TRUE


Explanation: Husted actively promoted data center expansion and defended tax incentives while serving as Ohio lieutenant governor. Data centers received about $2.5 billion in state and local tax incentives from 2017 to 2024. However, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority formally approved the exemptions rather than Husted personally. (politifact.com)


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Date: 09/24/2026


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Last Updated on September 24, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check