Data centers emerge as a high-stakes issue in midterm elections

Hudson Institute senior fellow Alexandra Seymour explains how data center development is shaping midterm elections as a Fox News poll shows 70% of registered voters oppose local facilities near their homes.

Hudson Institute senior fellow Alexandra Seymour analyzes how data center expansion is influencing local midterm election races. A July 2026 Fox News poll reveals that 70 percent of registered voters oppose building these massive AI facilities nearby.