US voters rejected AI data centres in 40 of 41 ballot measures
Across 10 states and 41 local ballot measures, US voters overwhelmingly opposed new AI data centre projects, with only one measure passing. Ohio accounted for 21 of these measures. The votes align with Democratic victories in gubernatorial races in Texas, Ohio, and Georgia, suggesting data centre opposition may have influenced broader electoral outcomes.
Key points
- 40 of 41 AI data centre ballot measures rejected by US voters
- Measures spread across 10 states; Ohio held 21 votes
- Democratic candidates who campaigned against build-out won governor races in Texas, Ohio, Georgia
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