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The Vergecast · November 3, 2026 · 35m

Will data centers rock the vote?

On Election Day 2026, The Verge's Adi Robertson joins the show to break down why data centers have unexpectedly become a central issue in critical midterm races. She explains how opposition to massive computing facilities has united strange bedfellows and turned into a proxy for broader fights over climate, land use, and corporate influence. The discussion covers how this year’s election outcomes could reshape the pace and geography of AI infrastructure development.

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Data Centers as a Midterm Election Flashpoint
Data centers have become a core campaign issue in key midterm races across the United States.
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Data Centers as a Proxy for Broader Fights
Opposition to data centers has become a rallying point that brings together disparate concerns and turns them into a symbolic proxy for larger social and environmental battles.

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