Voters approve restrictions on data center development in US midterm elections
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US voters, Democratic officials
United States
November 2026
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Voters supported restrictions on data center development in 40 out of 41 ballot measures. Newly elected Democratic officials are expected to push for further regulation of the tech industry. Data centers have become a central point of political debate regarding infrastructure and oversight.
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