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Voters in Ohio and Illinois Decide Data Center Construction Rules

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Voters in Ohio and Illinois have decided on data center construction rules, with a majority opposing new development in their communities. Across 38 local districts, voters weighed at least 41 measures regarding delays, bans, or new regulations, rejecting the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure. This voter pushback, occurring amid broader midterm elections, signals a growing local resistance to data center growth that could shape future siting decisions across the United States.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/2/2026

Latest developmentNov 1, 23:11
Voters across Ohio and Illinois weigh measures to limit data centre growth on Tuesday
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationNov 5, 00:00recorded Nov 2, 12:55single sourcerevised

    选民在俄亥俄州和伊利诺伊州投票决定数据中心建设规则

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    决定
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    数据中心建设与规则
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    Nov 5, 00:00
    France 24 · World News ↗Report pageRevision 2 · currently revised
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    Nov 1, 23:11
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    Nov 2, 12:55
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  1. France 24 · World NewsRelated fact: single sourceSource report revised
    Voters across Ohio and Illinois weigh measures to limit data centre growth on Tuesday

    Report first recorded Nov 2, 12:55

    On Tuesday, voters in 38 local jurisdictions across Ohio and Illinois will decide on at least 41 measures to delay, ban, or set new rules for data centres. A Gallup poll from May found that seven in ten Americans oppose having a data centre built in their area, ranking the issue ahead of climate change in importance for upcoming midterm residents. In Ohio, both Democrats and Republicans have joined forces against the projects.

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