Residents in more than 30 localities across nine states vote on measures that would limit or block new data centers, including moratoriums and outright bans, with some proposals tied to specific projects under development.
Multiple outlets say the issue is driven by growing public opposition amid an ongoing data center buildout, particularly as AI-related infrastructure expansion continues. A Bloomberg analysis projects more than 40 data center-related ballot measures in the upcoming midterms, and other reporting notes dozens of municipalities in at least seven states considering restrictions.
Coverage highlights how widespread the ballot effort is and what voters are being asked to decide, with some outlets emphasizing broad geographic scope and others focusing on lists of where bans or moratoriums appear. One Bloomberg report also adds polling context, saying half of voters do not want a data center built within three miles of their home, underscoring why the restrictions are gaining traction. Separate reporting also references the number of AI data center-related measures expected in November, citing Ballotpedia.
