Data centers emerge as a key issue ahead of the US midterm elections

Summary

With the US midterm elections weeks away, data centers are emerging as a major political issue for both Republicans and Democrats. About 3,000 facilities are currently operating in the country, and that number could potentially double in the coming years. Concern, and in some cases anger, is growing among voters. France 24's report from West Virginia by Fraser Jackson covers the issue.

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1. France 24

   19 Oct 2026, 13:59 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that data centers are becoming a major political issue for both Republicans and Democrats weeks before the US midterm elections, with about 3,000 facilities operating nationwide and voter concern growing.