Data centers were not winners in the 2026 elections, CBS News exit polls find
CBS News exit polls for the 2026 midterm elections show that large majorities of voters, nationally and in all Senate battleground states, opposed the construction of AI data centers in their communities. The opposition benefited Democratic candidates, though many Republicans also expressed resistance. Views on data centers are tied to perceptions of AI: those who see it as doing more harm than good reject these facilities.
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- Large majorities of voters opposed a data center in their community, both nationally and in Senate battleground states.
- Opposition to data centers benefited Democratic candidates, but many Republicans also came out against them.
- Views on data centers are linked to views on AI: those who see more harm than good oppose them.
IASummary generated by artificial intelligence from a story by CBS News. It may contain errors: the original source prevails.




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