US midterm election voting restrictions on AI and data centers; Big Tech says this is anti-Trump, not anti-tech
In the 2026 US midterm elections, voters overwhelmingly backed candidates and measures restricting AI and data centers. According to Redbud Consulting, 38 out of 44 proposed data center restrictions across 10 states have already passed. Democrat Gina Hinojosa won the Texas gubernatorial election and plans to delay projects until laws protecting water rights, air quality, and property are enacted, Bloomberg reports an impact of approximately 13GW on data center capacity.
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