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US voters approve over 20 ballot measures restricting data centers
Original: https://www. washingtonpost.com/technology/ 2026/11/04/voters-pass-over-20-ballot-measures-ban-or-restrict-data-centers/
Voters in the 2026 US midterm elections passed more than 20 ballot measures banning or restricting data centers, according to the Washington Post. The measures reflect growing local pushback against the rapid expansion of data center construction, driven largely by artificial intelligence, over concerns about electricity demand, water use, noise and environmental impact. Discussion is spreading among technology, law and energy commentators.
Why now: The midterm results show unusually strong voter resistance to AI-driven data center expansion, a major shift in the tech and energy debate.
Washington Postdata centersTexasUnited States2026 midterm elections
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