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Voters Supported Every Single Anti-Data Center Proposal in America, Except One

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In the 2026 US midterm elections, voters overwhelmingly rejected 40 out of 41 anti-data center ballot measures across 10 states, signaling broad opposition to data center expansion. Ohio alone had 21 failed proposals, while only Harwood, North Dakota, voted against adding zoning reviews. Candidates opposing data centers, mainly Democrats, won key gubernatorial races, highlighting voter concerns about tech industry influence.

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