Data centers took a beating in the midterm elections
Summary
Opposition to data centers featured in U.S. midterm campaigns, with candidates linking their energy and water use to affordability and local resources. Many winning Democrats backed tighter rules or limits, raising the prospect of stricter state oversight even if President Donald Trump resists federal action.Key Facts
- Campaigns spent more than $380 million on television ads that mentioned data centers, according to AdImpact.
- Democrats spent more than three times as much as Republicans on data-center-related ads.
- Data center regulation was not on most ballots and was not a top issue for most voters.
- Data Center Watch said 32 of 34 winning gubernatorial candidates in races with called results supported stronger regulation or restrictions.
- The group said 12 of those 34 winning gubernatorial candidates supported bans or moratoriums.
- Wisconsin Gov.-elect David Crowley said he was considering proposals on disclosure of water and energy use, community support for projects, and protection of ratepayers and taxpayers from energy costs.
- OpenAI published a framework describing commitments to communities where it develops data centers and called for clear rules for the industry.
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