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The Biggest Loser of the Midterms? Data Centers
09 November 2026

The Biggest Loser of the Midterms? Data Centers

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This year’s midterm election wasn’t just a big win for Democrats. It was also a win for data center opposition. Across the country, voters elected politicians who are critical of data centers and passed measures halting or restricting their development. WSJ’s Anissa Gardizy reports on what the election results mean for AI companies and what the industry plans to do next. Ryan Knutson hosts. 



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