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U.S. midterms: voters favored limits on data centers in 40 of 41 local measures (03/11)

Ballotpedia (06/11): on 03/11/2026, in 40 of 41 local contests tied to data centers, the result favored limiting or opposing DCs. Only exception: Harwood (ND), where voters defeated a review requirement for certain industrial projects. Among the 27 approved measures that limit DCs: 5 total bans (CA, FL, 3× OH), 12 partial bans, 3 six-month moratoria (ME), voter-approval requirements (Grove City OH; Janesville WI), etc. Another 13 pro-DC measures were defeated. CNBC/Guardian/Scientific American echo the pattern across ~10 states.