Data centers begone
November 2, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Data centers begone
Data centers were on the ballot in dozens of races last night. They lost most of them.
American Voters Overwhelmingly Reject AI Data Centers
Data centers were on the ballot in dozens of races last night. They lost most of them.
www.404media.co
November 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Data centers were on the ballot in dozens of races last night. They lost most of them.
He blows up six data centers in Russia and suddenly every Republican loses their election. 🤔
November 5, 2026 at 2:53 AM
He blows up six data centers in Russia and suddenly every Republican loses their election. 🤔
Absolutely wild list of results for data centre ballot measures in the US
"that's 28 measures across 25 localities, all opposing data centres" - EVERY SINGLE LOCALITY VOTED TO OPPOSE DATA CENTRES
WILD RESULTS + A CLIMATE WIN
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"that's 28 measures across 25 localities, all opposing data centres" - EVERY SINGLE LOCALITY VOTED TO OPPOSE DATA CENTRES
WILD RESULTS + A CLIMATE WIN
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November 4, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Absolutely wild list of results for data centre ballot measures in the US
"that's 28 measures across 25 localities, all opposing data centres" - EVERY SINGLE LOCALITY VOTED TO OPPOSE DATA CENTRES
WILD RESULTS + A CLIMATE WIN
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"that's 28 measures across 25 localities, all opposing data centres" - EVERY SINGLE LOCALITY VOTED TO OPPOSE DATA CENTRES
WILD RESULTS + A CLIMATE WIN
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A huge backlash against data centers as well as Republicans. There were 41 ballot measures in 10 states to restrict the construction of data centers and voters sided against data centers everywhere except Harwood, North Dakota. www.cnbc.com/2026/11/04/d...
November 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
A huge backlash against data centers as well as Republicans. There were 41 ballot measures in 10 states to restrict the construction of data centers and voters sided against data centers everywhere except Harwood, North Dakota. www.cnbc.com/2026/11/04/d...
Zelenskyy ‘joking’ about bombing the data centers in Russia before the midterm elections in the US.
November 5, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Zelenskyy ‘joking’ about bombing the data centers in Russia before the midterm elections in the US.
Costs. Corruption. Cruelty. And data centers.
Hello blue tsunami 🌊
Hello blue tsunami 🌊
November 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Costs. Corruption. Cruelty. And data centers.
Hello blue tsunami 🌊
Hello blue tsunami 🌊
That’s right
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November 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM
That’s right
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all data centers are being converted into gay bars
November 4, 2026 at 6:49 AM
all data centers are being converted into gay bars
We will never know exactly how much Ukraine demolishing Russian troll data centers affected the Republicans' underperformance in the midterms, but I thank them nonetheless.
November 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM
We will never know exactly how much Ukraine demolishing Russian troll data centers affected the Republicans' underperformance in the midterms, but I thank them nonetheless.
As part of last night’s shocking blue tsunami, voters selected candidates with tough policies on data centers at all levels of government, in a clear rebuke to the industry’s buildout in states across the country.
The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers
From high-profile Senate races to local rezoning initiatives, data centers and their supporters did miserably on the ballot in the 2026 midterms.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2026 at 5:47 PM
As part of last night’s shocking blue tsunami, voters selected candidates with tough policies on data centers at all levels of government, in a clear rebuke to the industry’s buildout in states across the country.
The amusing thing about Musk saying Blue Texas will
motivate him to build data centers in space is that “data centers in space” is a
magnificent bit of
bullshit, so he’s either desperately bluffing or has reached critical mass in buying his own bullshit.
motivate him to build data centers in space is that “data centers in space” is a
magnificent bit of
bullshit, so he’s either desperately bluffing or has reached critical mass in buying his own bullshit.
November 5, 2026 at 5:28 AM
The amusing thing about Musk saying Blue Texas will
motivate him to build data centers in space is that “data centers in space” is a
magnificent bit of
bullshit, so he’s either desperately bluffing or has reached critical mass in buying his own bullshit.
motivate him to build data centers in space is that “data centers in space” is a
magnificent bit of
bullshit, so he’s either desperately bluffing or has reached critical mass in buying his own bullshit.
yeah, I think this is a core reason why people hate data centers so much: it’s not just about the data centers.
The American people really, really, really hate corporate CEO's celebrating how many people they laid off during quarterly reports. Data centers are the closest thing they have to a vulnerable target.
November 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM
yeah, I think this is a core reason why people hate data centers so much: it’s not just about the data centers.
Wow! “10 States With Data Centers on the Ballot All Voted to Ban Them *** Out of 41 ballot initiatives, just one very local measure in support of data centers passed.” 11/4/26
10 States With Data Centers on the Ballot All Voted to Ban Them
Out of 41 ballot initiatives, just one very local measure in support of data centers passed.
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November 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Wow! “10 States With Data Centers on the Ballot All Voted to Ban Them *** Out of 41 ballot initiatives, just one very local measure in support of data centers passed.” 11/4/26
Someone should immediately resource Justin Pearson to go around the country talking about data centers and connecting with local anti-data center organizers.
November 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Someone should immediately resource Justin Pearson to go around the country talking about data centers and connecting with local anti-data center organizers.
Just........wow 🫨
35 of 35 (!!) ballot measures on data centres in US midterms vote to restrict data centre development
28 of 35 feature over 70% voting to crack down on data centres
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35 of 35 (!!) ballot measures on data centres in US midterms vote to restrict data centre development
28 of 35 feature over 70% voting to crack down on data centres
ballotpedia.org/Data_center-...
November 4, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Just........wow 🫨
35 of 35 (!!) ballot measures on data centres in US midterms vote to restrict data centre development
28 of 35 feature over 70% voting to crack down on data centres
ballotpedia.org/Data_center-...
35 of 35 (!!) ballot measures on data centres in US midterms vote to restrict data centre development
28 of 35 feature over 70% voting to crack down on data centres
ballotpedia.org/Data_center-...
41 ballot initiatives pausing or banning data centers at the local level passed out of 41. Being anti data center is a bipartisan winning issue.
November 4, 2026 at 12:29 PM
41 ballot initiatives pausing or banning data centers at the local level passed out of 41. Being anti data center is a bipartisan winning issue.
10 States With Data Centers on the Ballot All Voted to Ban Them trib.al/Ax0PEW3
10 States With Data Centers on the Ballot All Voted to Ban Them
Out of 41 ballot initiatives, just one very local measure in support of data centers passed.
trib.al
November 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM
10 States With Data Centers on the Ballot All Voted to Ban Them trib.al/Ax0PEW3
CoreWeave Bonds Hit New Lows as Texas Data Centers in Crosshairs www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 4, 2026 at 4:27 PM
CoreWeave Bonds Hit New Lows as Texas Data Centers in Crosshairs www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Very much worth noting that among the biggest losers in this landslide so far: data centers, AI industry PAC recipients, and Elon Musk.
November 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Very much worth noting that among the biggest losers in this landslide so far: data centers, AI industry PAC recipients, and Elon Musk.
AI companies will need to grapple with the fact that the American people really, really, really hate data centers.
Absolutely wild list of results for data centre ballot measures in the US
"that's 28 measures across 25 localities, all opposing data centres" - EVERY SINGLE LOCALITY VOTED TO OPPOSE DATA CENTRES
WILD RESULTS + A CLIMATE WIN
🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂
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"that's 28 measures across 25 localities, all opposing data centres" - EVERY SINGLE LOCALITY VOTED TO OPPOSE DATA CENTRES
WILD RESULTS + A CLIMATE WIN
🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂
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November 4, 2026 at 5:54 PM
AI companies will need to grapple with the fact that the American people really, really, really hate data centers.
www.kcra.com/article/vote...
Shutdown Data Centers America...
Shutdown Data Centers America...
Voters overwhelmingly reject data centers in their communities on Election Day
Voters across the country overwhelmingly rejected a variety of AI data center ballot initiatives on Tuesday.
www.kcra.com
November 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
www.kcra.com/article/vote...
Shutdown Data Centers America...
Shutdown Data Centers America...
NEW: voters hate data centers, it turns out!
some really expert analysis from @telliotter.bsky.social and @mollytaft.com about what happened here, and all of the elections data center advocates lost across the country:
some really expert analysis from @telliotter.bsky.social and @mollytaft.com about what happened here, and all of the elections data center advocates lost across the country:
The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers
From high-profile Senate races to local rezoning initiatives, data centers and their supporters did miserably on the ballot in the 2026 midterms.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NEW: voters hate data centers, it turns out!
some really expert analysis from @telliotter.bsky.social and @mollytaft.com about what happened here, and all of the elections data center advocates lost across the country:
some really expert analysis from @telliotter.bsky.social and @mollytaft.com about what happened here, and all of the elections data center advocates lost across the country:
People across America rejected data centers during last night’s midterm election. Proposals related to data centers were explicitly on the ballot in more than 40 races across 13 states. People voted against data centers in 38 of them and counting www.404media.co/american-vot...
American Voters Overwhelmingly Reject AI Data Centers
Data centers were on the ballot in dozens of races last night. They lost most of them.
www.404media.co
November 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM
People across America rejected data centers during last night’s midterm election. Proposals related to data centers were explicitly on the ballot in more than 40 races across 13 states. People voted against data centers in 38 of them and counting www.404media.co/american-vot...