Data centers become a midterm election flashpoint as voters oppose expansion

Data center expansion became a bipartisan issue in the 2026 midterms, with voters largely opposing it at the polls. OpenAI and Amazon have pledged to work with local communities and cover energy costs, but Democratic leaders are still calling for further restrictions and slowdowns.

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