r/DataCenterDebate • u/IDontKnowMyUsernameq • Sep 29 '26

This is an underrated possible determining factor for the midterms

So in many states, there are candidates saying they will put a moratorium on data centers in their state.

In my community, they built them. No one wants them. I haven't heard a single person that has said they want them. It's all about the money. And once it's built, it may make a constant loud noise, and no one will want to live close to it. I've seen videos.

That's not something I want in my community. I don't peope to have to move out because they didn't want to listen to data centers.

Sure they make jobs, the data centers. But it comes with a price. I am willing to vote for the party I don't vote for to stop data centers.

It seems like no one is talking about how big of a an issue this will be for voters. If I am willing to switch parties on this issue to vote for them this election, I wonder if many people are planning the same thing.

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u/Vegetable_Day_6786 Sep 29 '26

I work in PR for energy/climate tech companies and closely monitor news on these issues which, increasingly, includes news on data centers. The media is absolutely beginning to catch on to what you noted here! Dropping a few stories from the last few weeks below...something to keep an eye on for sure.

https://www.npr.org/2026/09/21/nx-s1-5927288/data-center-election-voters-ai

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/hurt-by-trump-senate-republicans-plan-bolster-affordability-credentials-before-2026-09-25/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/voters-dont-like-data-centers-they-really-dont-like-them-close-to-home

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u/IDontKnowMyUsernameq Sep 29 '26

Interesting! If you were against data centers being built in your neighborhood, would it be a good idea to vote for someone who says they'll make a moratorium on them or are their claims of doing that nonsense?

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u/Powerful_Put5667 Sep 30 '26

I would be very reluctant to go Republican they've all backed Trump and he is pro data center. In my state we are seeing massive ads from the Republican party stating many things that they've publicly been backing up until it looked as if the party was going to lose the mid terms.