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Voters back limits on AI data centers in nearly every local ballot measure in the midterms, from Ohio to Texas
Voters sided against data centers in nearly every local ballot measure on them in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to counts cited by all three outlets. In Texas, Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who backed pausing or limiting data center construction, defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
- From the LeftCBS News: Midterm election results will slow data center buildout, experts predict
CBS cites Redbud's count of 37 limits passed and analysts on Texas and Georgia.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- CenterCNBC: Voters rebuff data centers in every ballot measure except one during the 2026 midterms
CNBC cites Ballotpedia on 41 measures in 10 states and its own voter poll.
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- From the RightNew York Post: Voters reject data centers in nearly 50 ballot initiatives during midterms in major setback to AI bigwigs
The Post cites Ballotpedia, Raymond James and posts from Elon Musk and Rep. Greg Casar.
Grade: D (64/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion and uses loaded words.
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