Data center backlash is uniting America

Data center expansion has become a hot political issue in the 2026 US elections, sparking local opposition and influencing campaigns. Super PACs backed by tech figures like Marc Andreessen and OpenAI's Greg Brockman have spent tens of millions on races, promoting various stances on AI safety and data center regulation. Candidates across parties, especially in Texas, are proposing policies ranging from stricter controls to moratoriums on data center development.