Voters Reject Data Centers in Landmark Electoral Setback for AI Expansion

In a notable political shift, three-quarters of voters opposed a local data center project, and 32 of 34 elected governors now back regulation or restrictions. This marks the first electoral defeat for AI infrastructure, signaling rising community resistance that could slow data center buildouts and influence policy.

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