Voters approved 38 of 44 measures seeking to restrict data centers across 10 states, according to Redbud Consulting. Many measures call for bans or pauses, though analysts say they are unlikely to affect projects already under construction or approved through 2027.
Democratic governors-elect in Texas, Arizona, Georgia and Ohio add uncertainty for developers. Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has said she will delay projects until lawmakers address their effects on water, power, air and property rights. Industry group Chamber of Progress CEO Adam Kovacevich argued the results show an anti-Trump wave, not a voter mandate against tech.
Why it matters
For data center developers, the election results could mean more permitting delays and costs; how long any pauses will last remains unclear.
