# US Midterms: Data Centers as Political Issue

> Data centers are becoming a key political issue ahead of US midterms.
- Title: US Midterms: Data Centers as Political Issue · France24
- Summary: Data centers are becoming a key political issue ahead of US midterms. With 3,000 data centers operating in the US, political candidates are increasingly…
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/video/20261019-us-midterms-elections-why-data-centers-are-becoming-a-key-issue
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## Data Centers in US
With the US midterm elections just weeks away, data centers are emerging as a major political issue for both Republicans and Democrats.
## Current Data Center Count
There are about 3,000 facilities currently operating in the country.
## Potential Growth
With that number potentially doubling in the coming years.
## Voter Concerns
Concern, and, in some cases, anger, is growing among voters.
## Reporter
FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson report from West Virginia.
## Key takeaway

With 3,000 data centers operating in the US, political candidates are increasingly focusing on data infrastructure as a key issue ahead of the 2026 midterms.