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On Facebook and Instagram, Political Ads Are Increasingly Critical of Data Centers
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, voters across at least 10 states approved 41 ballot measures restricting data center construction, with at least 38 jurisdictions passing legislation to limit or block future projects.
- Growing public opposition stems from concerns that developers would pass infrastructure costs to residential ratepayers, driving bipartisan consensus that companies must 'pay their own way' for energy and water systems.
- Advertisers spent nearly $12 million on political ads mentioning data centers between July 27 and October 24, 2026, while polling shows 63% of the electorate oppose nearby facilities.
- Democrats who campaigned on data center moratoriums, including Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa and Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton, secured key victories, complicating expansion for an industry insisting it remains committed to responsible development.
- Industry observers anticipate a wave of new state-level legislation following the midterm results, as policymakers prepare to require developers to fund local infrastructure and establish 'pay your own way' as the new negotiating floor.
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U.S. voters overwhelmingly supported measures to limit the expansion of data centres in consultations held during the mid-term elections.
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Total News Sources445
Leaning Left103Leaning Right50Center132Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
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- 46% of the sources are Center
46% Center
L 36%
C 46%
R 18%
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