Data center support becoming a third rail in local politics.

All candidates in a Pennsylvania municipality are reluctant now to embrace data center development. Public pressure works.

Data centers hot topic in Archbald, Valley View races By Frank Lesnefsky | The Times-Tribune UPDATED: October 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM EDT As the Nov. 4 general election looms, a dozen candidates across races for Archbald mayor, Archbald council and the Valley View School District’s Board of Education shared their stances on data centers, how they should be regulated and whether they should be allowed near homes and schools, with candidates largely agreeing the server-filled concrete structures should be kept away from residents and students.

In Georgia, electricity and data centers are on the ballot.

This is one of the most important elections in America. And nobody is talking about it. | Part 1 More Perfect Union Oct 24, 2025