Voters reject data-centre measures as Democrats win key races
Most of 41 local ballot measures aimed at restricting data-centre development were rejected by voters, while Democrats who campaigned on curbs won key races in several states.
Voters sided against data centres in 40 of 41 local ballot measures across 10 states, according to Ballotpedia and CNBC’s tally. Harwood, North Dakota, was the exception. CNBCWashington ExaminerinvestingLive
Democrats won key races in Ohio, Wisconsin, Georgia and Texas after campaigning on pausing or regulating new projects, CNBC reported. CNBC
Investors saw the results as a possible short-term reprieve from costly data-centre projects that have weighed on technology companies’ cash flow, the Australian Financial Review reported. The Australian Financial Review