US voters elect anti-data-centre governors in Texas, Georgia, Ohio

Democratic governors elected on platforms opposing data centre construction in Texas, Georgia, and Ohio, alongside local ballot measures, signal a political backlash against the Trump-backed infrastructure buildout. This marks a reversal of prior pro-development consensus and could slow data centre expansion in key states. The outcome reflects growing local discontent over energy and water use, though the exact policy impact remains uncertain.

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