From Rolling Stone · Elisabeth Garber-Paul · · 40s
Americans Reject AI Data Centers in Midterms
Midterm elections show 77% of voters reject AI data centers nationwide.
In brief
Midterm elections show 77% of voters reject AI data centers nationwide. Americans rejected AI data centers in 38 of 39 statewide referendums. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Midterm Results
Democrats won the House and Senate with strong margins in red states.
Data Center Vote
38 of 39 statewide referendums restricted new ai data centers.
Public Opinion
70% of americans don't want data centers near their homes.
Harwood Exception
North Dakota town had one initiative that didn't pass due to small voter count.
The takeaway
Americans rejected AI data centers in 38 of 39 statewide referendums.
