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How data centers lost in the midterm elections
Research found 44 ballot measures limiting data centers passed nationwide, with nearly half in Ohio as voters pushed for local control and utility protections.
Beyond political parties and individual candidates, there was a clear loser in the 2026 midterms: data centers. As these essential pieces of AI infrastructure become increasingly unpopular, they’re meeting staunch resistance at the ballot box.