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Texas is one of the most closely watched states in the midterm elections; as a deep-red state and an emerging data center hub, politicians who welcomed data centers a decade ago are now trying to distance themselves from their past positions.
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11/3/2026
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Valid until: 11/17/2026
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Data Centers Become a Midterm Election Flashpoint: AI Infrastructure Meets Community Backlash
youtubeThe Verge11/3/2026
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