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Data center opposition is uniting voters across the US in 2026, influencing midterm races. Super PACs like Leading the Future spent $45 million, while Public First Action raised $80 million. Candidates in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania are adopting stricter stances on energy costs, bans, or moratoriums for these facilities.
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US Midterms Focus on Data Centre Opposition

RegLayer: 47+ large US data center projects were delayed, withdrawn, or blocked in 2026; Bernstein says ~35% of the planned US data center pipeline is credible (Financial Times)
Data Center Spending Doubles to $2.1 Trillion by 2028