American voters turn against the data centres [Nov 4 2026]
US voters used Tuesday's midterm elections to curb the AI build-out. Ballotpedia counted 41 local ballot measures on data-centre policy across 10 states, 28 of which would limit development. Fortune reports at least 14 Ohio municipalities passed bans or other restrictions, with a ban carrying Trenton 80% to 20% and around 80% of Wilmington voters rejecting rezoning across four referendums; Stateline, citing a tracking site, put 33 restricting measures passed or leading nationwide against a single win for data-centre supporters, in North Dakota. NBC's exit poll found 57% of voters said AI will…
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