These Midterm Races Will Decide Data Centers’ Political Fate
From the Senate to governors’ mansions, candidates are trying to outcompete each other to be the most anti–data center in races across the US.
These midterm races will decide data centers' political fate. The opposition is bipartisan, with Republicans distancing themselves from President Trump. Candidates on both sides are attacking opponents for being too pro or not anti-enough data centers. At least five candidates have been called "Data Center [Name]" by opponents. While pocketbook issues likely dominate voters' minds, data centers could swing tight races and alter the balance of power in Congress.
Senate Democrats have targeted Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown's opponent Jon Husted on data centers, calling the race a "sleeper issue." Data centers have also appeared in other close Senate races, including Michigan, Iowa, and Texas. In the House, dozens of races feature data center-related ads, with candidates taking various stances.
At least 20 gubernatorial candidates have pledged to enact data center moratoriums if elected. Local ballot measures around data centers are on the ballot in eight states.
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