# Maryland Residents Oppose Data Centers

> Most Marylanders reject new data centers as economic and environmental concerns grow.
- Title: Maryland Residents Oppose Data Centers · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Most Marylanders reject new data centers as economic and environmental concerns grow. Over 75% of Maryland residents oppose new data centers, with strong…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-data-centers-umbc-poll-HXUI5GX3EFEUVIGYJCHEZNOPT4
- Author: Pamela Wood
- Published: 2026-10-08T15:38:20.559+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maryland, data centers, umbc poll, wes moore, data center regulation, hyperscale centers, news, local
## Poll Finds Strong Opposition
More than three-quarters of Marylanders oppose new data centers being built in the state and their communities.
## Support Rates Low
Just 13% support new data centers in the state and 16% support those near their communities.
## Survey Details
The survey of 776 likely voters was conducted Sept. 22-27 via landlines, cellphones and text messages.
## Opposition Across Demographics
Opposition cuts across every demographic measured in the poll, including party affiliation, gender, geography, age, education and income.
## Gov. Moore's Shift
Gov. Wes Moore previously supported data centers but now proposed standards and a task force to study their impacts.
## Opposition Leaders
Dan Cox, Andy Ellis and Cathy White call for a ban or moratorium on data centers, citing environmental and equity concerns.

> We’re demanding a ban
## Key takeaway

Over 75% of Maryland residents oppose new data centers, with strong opposition across all demographics.