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Virginia Election Highlights Backlash Against Data Centers

11/11/2025

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Story summary

A special election was held in Northern Virginia to fill a supervisor’s seat in western Prince William County.
The two candidates centered their campaigns on backlash to data centers and promised to halt the industry's expansion.
The election highlights local concerns about the impact of data centers on the community.
The race could shape future policy on data center development in western Prince William County.

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Story summary

A special election was held in Northern Virginia to fill a supervisor’s seat in western Prince William County.
The two candidates centered their campaigns on backlash to data centers and promised to halt the industry's expansion.
The election highlights local concerns about the impact of data centers on the community.
The race could shape future policy on data center development in western Prince William County.