Voters rebuff data centers in every ballot measure except one during the 2026 midterms — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/voters-rebuff-data-centers-in-every-ballot-measure-except-one-during-the-2026-midtermsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Voters Reject Data Centers in Nearly Every Midterm Ballot Measurehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/voters-rebuff-data-centers-in-every-ballot-measure-except-one-during-the-2026-midtermshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/voters-rebuff-data-centers-in-every-ballot-measure-except-one-during-the-2026-midterms#u183950Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:26:32 +0000During the 2026 midterms, voters nationwide approved 40 out of 41 proposed ballot measures to rein in data centers, dealing a significant blow to the artificial intelligence boom. Municipalities across at least seven states voted on bans or moratoriums. The outcomes reflect deep public anger over rising utility bills and pollution linked to the massive energy demands of tech infrastructure. Concurrently, Democrats who campaigned on restricting data center expansion swept congressional and governor races, adding regulatory pressure on tech expansion plans.Why it mattersThe artificial intelligen