https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-voters-roundly-reject-data-centers-in-ballot-measuresContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-voters-roundly-reject-data-centers-in-ballot-measureshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-voters-roundly-reject-data-centers-in-ballot-measures#u188610Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:12:31 +0000Voters in more than 30 localities across nine states approved 40 of 41 ballot measures to restrict or ban AI data centers, marking a decisive rejection of the infrastructure expansion. The measure outcomes reflect broad opposition to data centers over environmental concerns, utility costs, and local land use control. Market reactions followed quickly, with AI data center stocks declining and analysts warning of risks to the AI boom. The results are also linked to the Democratic sweep in the 2026 midterms, suggesting data center opposition may have influenced voter behavior.Why it mattersThe 20