US midterm races unite against data centers
data center backlash unites america as candidates distance themselves from unconstrained buildouts. this affects voters and tech companies.
the rapid buildout of data centers has sparked local opposition in communities across the us, becoming a major issue in many congressional and gubernatorial campaigns. some candidates are proposing a moratorium on data center development, while others want to put development in local control. tech money is pouring into these races, with groups like leading the future, backed by marc andreessen and openai president greg brockman, spending $45 million, and public first action, backed by anthropic, raising $80 million. these groups are funding democratic and republican-aligned groups, and pushing for stricter ai policies.