US voters reject AI data centers in 38 jurisdictions; tech-skeptic governors win in TX, OH, GA

In the 2026 US midterm elections, voters in at least 38 jurisdictions rejected data center projects, signaling a grassroots backlash against AI infrastructure expansion. Texas, Ohio, and Georgia elected governors who campaigned on tighter controls over technological growth, marking a notable shift in the political landscape around AI. The outcome suggests growing local resistance to the physical footprint of the AI boom, which could slow data center buildout and affect tech investment.

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