State Election 'Blue Tsunami' May Hinder AI Data Center Buildout

Democrats retook both chambers of Congress, but Trump's veto limits federal change; the real shift is state and local. Democratic governors are expected to lead at least 28 states from 2027, at least 11 state chambers may flip, and most local data center moratoriums passed. Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned on halting new data center approvals.

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