Last Update: 09/22/2026 at 11:34 PM EST

Broadview Data Center Sparks Political Fight

Coverage from Montana Free Press and others

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Quantica Infrastructure’s proposed Big Sky Digital Infrastructure data center near Broadview, Montana, has become a focal point for local opposition and a political challenge to state Senator Daniel Zolnikov.

Residents and opponents have raised concerns about water use, electricity rates, tax benefits for dedicated power plants, and the handling of a petition seeking voter approval or a pause in development. Reported campaign contributions by Quantica executives and the company’s ties to state energy policy have intensified scrutiny, while questions remain about the project’s approvals, utility arrangements, and ultimate construction timeline.

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Montana Free Press / Tom Lutey
Opponents of Quantica Infrastructure's proposed data center near Broadview intensified a 2025 Montana Senate race by challenging Daniel Zolnikov over tax incentives, water use, electricity rates, and petition procedures.
8/28/2026 • Community & Local Opposition • General
Montana Free Press / Tom Lutey
Cari Olson and Elijah Tidswell are challenging Montana Sen. Daniel Zolnikov in Billings in a write-in race shaped by opposition to Quantica Infrastructure's proposed Broadview data center and related tax incentives.
8/28/2026 • Community & Local Opposition • General
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Montana Free Press / Phoebe Tollefson
Quantica Infrastructure executives donated to Montana candidates in October 2024 before the company announced its Big Sky Digital Infrastructure project near Broadview, Montana.
9/3/2026 • Policy & Utility Planning • General