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Data center backlash is uniting America

The rapid buildout of data centers has become a major issue in the 2026 midterm elections, with candidates across party lines distancing themselves from unconstrained development while tech money pours into key races.

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  • Data center opposition is emerging as a key wedge issue in congressional and gubernatorial campaigns across the country
  • Tech-backed super PACs have spent tens of millions of dollars in races where data centers are a central topic
  • Candidates in Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan are taking varying stances, from accountability plans to moratoriums
  • Polling shows widespread voter concern about energy costs, water use, and environmental impact

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