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Data center backlash became part of the 2026 blue wave
Voters in dozens of communities rejected data centers, and many Americans said opposition to the facilities influenced their choices. The local backlash is fueling claims that resistance to artificial intelligence infrastructure helped drive the 2026 blue wave.
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