Louisiana

Richland Parish, Louisiana

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SiteStatusConstructionPermanent
Meta Hyperion (Richland Parish)Under constructionmore than 7,50011,0001 forecast Planned

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Sources

  1. 1.Meta, Deepening our investment in Richland Parish, Louisiana, Jul 2026. ↩
  2. 2.Associated Press race call, 2026 U.S. Senate LA result. ↩
  3. 3.AP, result call, May 16, 2026. ↩
  4. 4.The Advocate, The Advocate statement, Sep 22, 2026. ↩
  5. 5.letlow.house.gov release, letlow.house.gov release statement, 2026-07. ↩
  6. 6.Letlow House press release, Letlow House press release statement, Sep 17, 2026. ↩

Who represents this county

Serving now · not on 2026 ballot
Jeff Landry (R) · Governor · term ends 2028-01
"This commitment from Meta puts Louisiana at the center of America’s future in artificial intelligence, positioning our nation to compete and lead globally."
LED press release, Jul 13, 2026 · source
Outgoing · lost 2026 primary runoff · leaves Jan 2027
Bill Cassidy (R) · U.S. Senator
2026 U.S. Senate LA: won by Julia Letlow (R), AP call2, not yet certified · official count
Lost 2026 primary to Julia Letlow and John Fleming (runoff)3
"This didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of strategic planning, dedicated leadership, and a commitment to turning opportunity into reality."
Video message at Meta announcement, The Center Square via The Hayride, Dec 4, 2024 · source
Contact: website · DC 202-224-5824 · contact form
Serving now · not on 2026 ballot
John Kennedy (R) · U.S. Senator · term ends Jan 3, 2029
"Use less water. Provide your own energy. Stop demanding taxpayer subsidies. Level with the American people about what AI means."
His X post, as quoted by Benzinga/Yahoo, Sep 8, 2026 · source
Contact: website · DC 202-224-4623 · contact form
Serving now · no 2026 result on file
Julia Letlow (R) · U.S. Representative (119th) · LA-5 · term ends Jan 3, 2027
2026 U.S. House LA-5: no result on file yet · official count
"I’m thrilled that Meta is committing to cover the full cost, protecting ratepayers while supporting our local businesses, education, and infrastructure."
House press release (mirror of letlow.house.gov), Jul 13, 2026 · source
Paraphrase: Discussed data centers with Acadiana business leaders, including the Meta project in Richland Parish, and backs protecting residents from new power costs.4
I'm thrilled that Meta is committing to cover the full cost, protecting ratepayers while supporting our local businesses, education, and infrastructure.5
letlow.house.gov release, 2026-07
The Ratepayer Protection Act advances the basic principle that Americans should not pay the cost for increased electricity used by data centers. ... Louisiana has taken concrete steps to ensure data centers finance their own operations, and this bill will create similar standards to protect ratepayers across the nation.6
Letlow House press release, Sep 17, 2026
Contact: website · DC 202-225-8490
Incoming · takes office Jan 2027
Julia Letlow (R) · U.S. Senator-elect
2026 U.S. Senate LA: won by Julia Letlow (R), AP call2, not yet certified · official count
"I’m thrilled that Meta is committing to cover the full cost, protecting ratepayers while supporting our local businesses, education, and infrastructure."
House press release (mirror of letlow.house.gov), Jul 13, 2026 · source
Paraphrase: Discussed data centers with Acadiana business leaders, including the Meta project in Richland Parish, and backs protecting residents from new power costs.4
I'm thrilled that Meta is committing to cover the full cost, protecting ratepayers while supporting our local businesses, education, and infrastructure.5
letlow.house.gov release, 2026-07
The Ratepayer Protection Act advances the basic principle that Americans should not pay the cost for increased electricity used by data centers. ... Louisiana has taken concrete steps to ensure data centers finance their own operations, and this bill will create similar standards to protect ratepayers across the nation.6
Letlow House press release, Sep 17, 2026

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