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Bipartisan Backlash Grows Against Data Center Expansion in 2026

8/24/2026

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U.S. candidates are centering 2026 midterm ads on opposing data center construction.
Democratic Texas gubernatorial hopeful Gina Hinojosa accused Gov. Greg Abbott of selling out over data centers.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order limiting new data center projects.
Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers endorsed a moratorium on data center building in Michigan.
Opposition to data centers more than doubled in a year, with bipartisan sentiment rising.

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U.S. candidates are centering 2026 midterm ads on opposing data center construction.
Democratic Texas gubernatorial hopeful Gina Hinojosa accused Gov. Greg Abbott of selling out over data centers.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order limiting new data center projects.
Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers endorsed a moratorium on data center building in Michigan.
Opposition to data centers more than doubled in a year, with bipartisan sentiment rising.