Democrats are seizing on voter anger over data-center construction in the rural Midwest ahead of midterm elections. In Defiance, Ohio, activists seek a November 3 vote to ban all but the smallest data centers. Ohio lost over $2 billion in sales-tax revenue from data-center incentives in 2024 and 2025, and polling shows 71% of Ohioans back a temporary construction ban.
Democrats Tap Data-Center Backlash in Midwest Midterms
Source: Reuters