CloudCNETabout 2 hours ago
Voters Reject Data Center Expansion Nationwide
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In the 2026 midterm elections, voters approved 40 measures restricting new data center construction, with only one passing in Harwood, North Dakota. Ohio had 21 restrictive measures, while six states enacted outright bans. Two mayors were recalled over proposed projects, and Democrats now face pressure to limit tax breaks for these facilities.
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