Voters rebuff data centers in every ballot measure except one during the 2026 midterms
Headline from CNBC · First reported Nov 4, 9:50 AM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 5:29 PM ET · 3 sources, 4 articles
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What's being reported
Voters in the states at the heart of the AI data center boom pushed back on the buildout on Election Night.
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Midterm elections could zap the data center buildout, experts say
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Midterm elections could zap the data center buildout, experts say
Democratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to slow data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts.
It Was a Data Center Election After All
A majority of voters told exit pollsters that data centers were a top issue for them during this election.
