Democrats' midterm wins put AI data centers under scrutiny

Democrats who campaigned against energy-hungry AI data centers won key midterm races, including governorships in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Nevada and Iowa. Campaigns spent over $380 million on TV ads mentioning data centers, with Democrats outspending Republicans more than 3-to-1. Data Center Watch found most winning candidates back stronger regulation or moratoriums, signaling tougher oversight ahead despite President Trump's support for the industry.