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US voters back data center limits at the ballot box

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Data centers use large amounts of power and water, which has drawn local opposition.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Day 2 · Technology · Harwood, North Dakota, United States · United States of America

US voters back data center limits at the ballot box

Voters approved nearly every data center moratorium on the ballot, dozens in total. Investors say the AI boom that lifted growth and stocks could slow.

Why it matters: Local limits on data centers could slow the build-out of AI computing power.

Sources: The Guardian, Japan Times, The Straits Times · See it on the globe

Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Day 1 · Technology · Ohio, US · United States of America

Data centers on ballot as local opposition grows

Voters in Ohio and Illinois decide local measures on Tuesday. Opposition crosses party lines.

Why it matters: Local votes may slow AI infrastructure.

Sources: France 24, OilPrice · See it on the globe

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