Voters in the US midterms showed widespread opposition to data center construction, with multiple related ballot measures being voted down. According to statistics, out of the 41 ballot measures involving data centers in Tuesday's midterm elections, voters rejected data center development projects almost entirely. Experts point out that voters' concerns over AI infrastructure consuming massive amounts of water and electricity, driving up residential utility bills, and its broader economic impact have made data center construction a bipartisan political focal point. Several Democratic candidates who advocated for stricter regulation or limits on data centers won key races.