Philip Sarnecki, a Republican candidate in the Kansas gubernatorial election, announced a 5-year AI data center moratorium plan.

“This plan will stop massive AI data centers from entering a county without approval from its residents. The first job of Governor is to protect the people of Kansas,” Sarnecki said.

“If the residents in a county don’t want an AI data center, then a company shouldn’t be able to build a data center in that county,” he continued.

According to Sarnecki’s plan, in order to build a data center, a company must guarantee:

  • The development will not increase energy costs for residents in the county.
  • The development will not place an undue burden on local water resources.
  • Eminent domain will be prohibited for the purpose of the development.

“If a company guarantees all these requirements, then a vote among residents in the county must pass with a majority to approve the construction of the data center,” the announcement read.

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Sarnecki is part of a crowded GOP primary field in the Kansas gubernatorial election.

On Sunday, President Trump endorsed Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson.

“It is my Great Honor to endorse Ty Masterson, a fantastic Candidate running to be the next Governor of the Great State of Kansas, a place I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024! Ty will run on the Republican ‘ticket’ with my friend, the Great U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, who, along with many America First Patriots in Kansas, strongly believe in him,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“I’m the proven conservative fighter in this race for Governor. President Trump said it best, I will work tirelessly to champion Kansas values! Join me, it’s time to Take Back Kansas from Laura Kelly and the radical Democrats!” Masterson said.

KMBC noted:

Masterson is one of several candidates in the field that includes current Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab and former Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer.

“Proud to have President Trump’s endorsement. Kansas needs a conservative who will fight and win — and that’s exactly what we’re going to do,” Masterson said on social media.

Trump’s endorsement record in Republican primaries includes a history of success, most recently last week when current U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie lost in Kentucky.

“Philip Sarnecki is a Kansas businessman, job creator, husband, and father who rose from humble beginnings as the son of a janitor and a secretary. He built one of the nation’s largest financial services companies and has led businesses that today employ nearly 1,000 people across multiple industries. Guided by his faith in God, Philip is committed to conservative values—faith, family, hard work, and accountability—not career politics,” Sarnecki’s campaign website read.

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“Deeply involved in his community, Philip was the former chair of the Board of Trustees for Athletes in Action, served on the Board of Directors for Finseca, and spent nearly a decade coaching youth baseball. He and his wife, Heidi, live in Bucyrus, Kansas, where they raised their three children, and they enjoy time together on their Franklin County farm,” it continued.

“I’m tired of Republicans losing in Kansas. Today I’m officially announcing my candidacy for Governor. Like President Trump, I’ve never run for office before. I’ve been a business owner, builder and leader for over 3 decades. Trump won Kansas in a landslide three times, but career politicians continue to lose to liberal democrats,” Sarnecki said last September.

“After building one of the largest financial services firms in the United States, I sold the business. I’m all in. It’s time to win and it’s time to turn this state around. Join me,” he continued.

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The full list of GOP gubernatorial candidates includes:

  • Charlotte O’Hara
  • Doug Billings
  • Stacy Rogers
  • Joy Eakins
  • Philip Sarnecki
  • Jeff Colyer
  • Ty Masterson
  • Vicki Schmidt
  • Scott Schwab

The primary elections will take place on August 4.

 

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