Is this the only U.S. town to vote yes on data centers?
Harwood, North Dakota, voted against restrictions for its proposed data center.
On Election Day, voters in Harwood, North Dakota, made an unusual decision that may set it apart as the sole U.S. town to vote in favor of data centers. While 40 measures aimed at slowing or banning data center growth were approved across the nation, Harwood residents voted against additional restrictions on developments like the proposed $3 billion, 1.8-million-square-foot data center.
A majority of 430 out of 845 people in the town cast their ballots against further bureaucracy surrounding data centers. This decision stands in stark contrast to the prevailing sentiment on Election Day, signaling a growing backlash against AI and data centers in 2026.
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