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‘Politics of electricity’ over rising bills could power Democratic win, say clean energy advocates

Published November 2, 2026 8:00 am • Updated November 2, 2026 8:00 am •
‘Politics of electricity’ over rising bills could power Democratic win, say clean energy advocates
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Concerns about datacenters and high energy bills could help Democrats clinch races in Ohio, Arizona and MichiganIn Arizona, where summer temperatures regularly hit triple digits, air conditioning can be a matter of life and death. This year, as the state recorded its hottest summer on record, Diali Avila’s monthly power bill went up to $400, the highest it has ever been.Avila, the state director for…

Concerns about datacenters and high energy bills could help Democrats clinch races in Ohio, Arizona and MichiganIn Arizona, where summer temperatures regularly hit triple digits, air conditioning can be a matter of life and death. This year, as the state recorded its hottest summer on record, Diali Avila’s monthly power bill went up to $400, the highest it has ever been.Avila, the state director for…

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