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Democrats call for data center curbs after 2026 midterm wins
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned on halting data center approvals until lawmakers pass protections for residents.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders called for a national data center moratorium after Democrats’ 2026 midterm victories. Goldman Sachs estimates states where Democrats could restrict development account for roughly 45% of planned U.S. capacity. J.P. Morgan analysts say most of those states have not imposed outright bans, but expect higher approval hurdles for new projects.
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