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69% of U.S. voters oppose nearby AI data centers

9/9/2026

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Voters Oppose AI

U.S. voters across parties oppose local AI data centers, with 69% against building them nearby.
An NBC News poll of 7,105 adults (Aug 20–Sep 1) found 45% strongly oppose and 31% support nearby data centers.
Only 20% trust Democrats and 16% trust Republicans to make good AI policy, while 44% trust neither.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott halted up to 1,800 data-center projects, citing water, power and cost concerns.

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Democrats Expand Battlefield

Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) says House Democrats are expanding the battlefield into traditionally Republican districts.
Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), first elected 2022, continues holding town halls while many House Republicans avoid them.
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) pledged $100,000 to Colorado statewide and county campaigns and added $50,000 to coordinated efforts.
Crow’s campaign raised nearly $3.2 million through June 30, while Republican challengers raised only a tiny fraction.

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Voters Oppose AI

U.S. voters across parties oppose local AI data centers, with 69% against building them nearby.
An NBC News poll of 7,105 adults (Aug 20–Sep 1) found 45% strongly oppose and 31% support nearby data centers.
Only 20% trust Democrats and 16% trust Republicans to make good AI policy, while 44% trust neither.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott halted up to 1,800 data-center projects, citing water, power and cost concerns.

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