"What we just witnessed was an AI earthquake": Voters revolt against tech at polls
Summary
Initial results from Tuesday’s U.S. elections showed voters backing many measures to restrict data center development and electing candidates who support tighter oversight of AI. The outcomes could delay data center projects in several states, including Texas, though the article says political analysts do not expect Democrats to block construction permanently.Key Facts
- About two dozen of 41 data center measures across 10 states appeared to pass, based on initial returns cited by Ballotpedia.
- Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned to keep a data center construction moratorium in place until the state addresses impacts on water, electricity, air and property rights.
- Texas is projected to account for 41% of new U.S. data center capacity in 2028, according to SemiAnalysis.
- Democrats won the governor’s races in Ohio, Georgia and Arizona, which the article identifies as the states following Texas for projected new data center capacity.
- The article estimates that nearly two-thirds of projected 2028 data center capacity could face delays.
- Democratic challengers used AI policy in campaigns that unseated Republican incumbents in Ohio, Wisconsin, Arizona and Pennsylvania.
- A California proposal for a 5% wealth tax on individuals and trusts with more than $1 billion in assets appeared headed for defeat in early returns.
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