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The GOP Wasn’t the Only Midterms Loser. Voters Slapped Data Centers With Limits.
This week voters nationwide approved 40 out of the 41 ballot measures that had been proposed to rein in data centers.
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In recent months, thousands of Americans have flooded municipal government buildings to testify against the construction of AI data centers in their communities. According to a May 2026 Gallup poll, 7 out of 10 people oppose the construction of data centers in their local area, citing grave concerns over their environmental impact, water consumption, noise, and potential health risks.
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