Hut 8 Affiliate Donates to Louisiana Governor’s PAC
The $25,000 contribution links a data center developer to a political committee amid a $10 billion project rollout.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Data Centers
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On June 24, 2026, US Data Mining Group Inc. contributed $25,000 to the Cajun PAC II political action committee. This donation occurred six months after Louisiana Economic Development announced a $10 billion data center project involving Hut 8, a company that merged with US Data Mining Group Inc. in 2023.
Why it matters
The donation links a major infrastructure participant to the committee associated with Governor Jeff Landry, amid an ongoing $10 billion data center project in West Feliciana Parish. This development highlights the intersection of political fundraising and large-scale industrial data center investments in Louisiana.
Cajun PAC II reported $377,500 in total fundraising against $209,578 in spending for June 2026. The $10 billion River Bend project, which involves Hut 8, remains scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.
The players
Hut 8
A developer of digital infrastructure and data centers that merged with US Data Mining Group Inc. in 2023.
Jeff Landry
The current Governor of Louisiana whose political activities are associated with the Cajun PAC II.
Eric Trump
A private investor holding a portion of the 20% stake in American Bitcoin Inc. alongside Donald Trump Jr.
The details
US Data Mining Group Inc. maintains a shared Miami address with American Bitcoin Inc., which operates as a subsidiary of Hut 8. Hut 8 holds an 80% stake in American Bitcoin Inc., while Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. maintain a 20% interest. These corporate layers connect the donor entity to the developer currently building infrastructure in West Feliciana Parish.
Timeline
2023: US Data Mining Group Inc. merged with Hut 8.
December 2025: Louisiana Economic Development announced the data center project.
June 24, 2026: US Data Mining Group Inc. donated $25,000 to Cajun PAC II.
August 2026: Governor Landry denied knowledge of the Hut 8 project.
The Tech Race
The West Feliciana Parish project represents a significant shift in Louisiana's digital infrastructure capacity. It sits within a larger state push to attract multi-billion dollar data center investments that are subject to specific development milestones through 2027.
The $10 billion project in West Feliciana Parish is currently under construction and slated for completion by the end of 2027. Local residents and stakeholders should watch for upcoming milestones regarding the facility's grid integration and operational startup.
The takeaway
The intersection of political donations and state-backed data center projects suggests a complex influence landscape in Louisiana. Observers should track the late 2027 completion target to see if the project adheres to its announced investment scale.
Further reading
For broader trends in state infrastructure, see our latest coverage in Data Centers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WBRZ.
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