'Cost Me the Election': Data Centers Trigger Voter Backlash

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Author: randycupertino

Date: 6/26/2026

Article Summary:
A wave of voter anger over massive data center projects is reshaping U.S. politics, with local officials and senior lawmakers losing elections after backing controversial developments tied to the artificial intelligence boom.