TechWhy the Data Center Backlash Is a Defining Midterms Issue

Spending on data centers, the backbone of the artificial intelligence industry, has reached record highs in 2026. Opposition to the infrastructure boom has surged from a niche local concern into a defining issue ahead of the November midterm elections, prompting candidates across the political spectrum to rapidly reshape their messaging around the grassroots backlash.

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