https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/data-centers-were-not-winners-in-the-2026-elections-cbs-news-exit-polls-findContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/data-centers-were-not-winners-in-the-2026-elections-cbs-news-exit-polls-findhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/data-centers-were-not-winners-in-the-2026-elections-cbs-news-exit-polls-find#u188854Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:02:14 +0000Voters rejected data center projects in the 2026 midterms, with big majorities opposing new builds in their communities according to CBS News exit polls, marking a significant political setback for the AI infrastructure expansion. This pattern appeared across ballot measures and elections nationwide, with only one exception of a data center measure succeeding.Why it mattersThe 2026 midterms revealed strong voter resistance to data center development, particularly AI-focused facilities. This backlash reflects growing concerns about environmental impact, local infrastructure strain, and the rapi