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American Voters Overwhelmingly Reject AI Data Centers
What happened
American voters rejected data center proposals in most of the 40+ ballot measures, with 38 defeats. Anti‑data center candidates won several statewide races, including Texas governor Greg Abbott, who lost by over 700,000 votes.
Why it matters
The results suggest growing public concern over data center development and could influence future policy and investment decisions in the sector.
Is this a big deal?
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