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“In Ohio, voters weighed 21 data center-related ballot questions across 18 communities in the midterm elections, more than any other state, highlighting the mounting resistance to America's rapidly expanding AI infrastructure.”

“US midterms: Spending binge by Musk, crypto and AI hit voter wall It was the most expensive election in US history and most of the biggest spenders have little to show for it.”

““In the 120th Congress, I look forward to our party recognizing the detrimental impact of special interests and billionaire influence in our politics, whether it be from crypto or AI or AIPAC.””

“- Published Major tech firms have seen their stock values fall after a sell-off by investors following the US midterm elections.”

“Global stocks tumbled on Friday as fears over the future of AI rattled investors in the wake of the Democrats' landslide midterm victory, as Donald Trump lashed out at voters with a blunt message: 'You only have yourselves to blame!' Japan's Nikkei slumped 6…”

“After making solid gains in the immediate aftermath of the midterm elections in the US, the index plunged as much as 6.4 per cent in early trading in New York on Thursday.”

“The AI industry tried to make a dent in the midterms, but much of their money was focused on a congressional primary in New York, where the cash helped defeat AI critic Alex Bores.”

“…t feels a bit like a cursed monkey's paw somewhere just put one, shrivelled finger down for those who were hoping more people would pay attention to AI.) By the end of the 2026 midterm elections, data centres had become a bipartisan issue with candidates from…”

“There were three big losers in Tuesday’s midterm elections in the US: Donald Trump, Elon Musk and datacenters.”

“- Published A US midterms voter poll has suggested data centres were a highly motivating issue for many Americans, leading some to argue public backlash against the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure construction boom might have helped shape the…”

“Today's politicians ignore affordability at their peril Officially, Mark Carney’s government is saying that the Republicans’ stunning losses in the U.S. midterm elections are the Americans’ own business.”

“In the US midterm elections this week, nearly every proposed moratorium on datacentres on the ballot was approved.”

“Growing resistance to AI infrastructure expansionAccording to Axios, nearly two dozen of 41 data centre-related ballot measures across 10 states appeared headed for approval based on preliminary results from Tuesday's midterm elections.”

“We shed some tears this midterm cycle.”

“He might use them against Europe if we displease him in any way – for example, by refusing to follow US policy on China, by regulating AI, or by raising new taxes on US tech companies.”

“And, as the results of the US midterms show us, datacentres are becoming political kryptonite for voters not sold on the AI boom, meaning the Albanese government should tread carefully.”

“World shares mostly gain after US midterm elections as AI-related stocks sink World shares were mostly higher Thursday, though heavy selling of artificial intelligence-related stocks offset gains for some markets following the U.S. midterm elections.”

“Tech giants try to stem flow of US midterm election disinformation unleashed by AI Steven Lee Myers AI generated SAN FRANCISCO – In a small conference room off the cafeteria at one of OpenAI’s offices in San Francisco, a team of more than a dozen people are…”

“Cory Alpert is a PhD researcher at the University of Melbourne looking at the impact of AI on democracy.”

“The impact of the midterms on AI is probably the most immediate and visible for any industry sector, but the crypto industry will also be bemoaning the opportunity lost in September when Congress failed to pass crypto-friendly legislation that would have…”

“The upcoming midterm elections will be the most expensive elections ever conducted in the US.”

“With Republican control of Congress at risk in US midterm elections on Nov 3, Trump and Carney offered the most upbeat outlook on trade talks since they collapsed acrimoniously in August.”

“That adviser suggested the president and Democrats could also work together on AI — particularly rules around data centers — and other cost-of-living issues.”

“There are fears President Donald Trump could re-start strikes on Iran depending on the results of this week’s US midterm elections.”

“The impact of Tuesday’s midterm elections didn’t appear to have a huge impact on Wall Street, though investors are predicting Democrats get at least a majority in the House and potentially gain seats in the Senate, which could lead to more AI regulation.”

“Corporate America has been preparing for a potential shift in Washington's balance of power as US midterm election results loom.”

“Political campaigns across the United States have entered a new digital era during the 2026 midterm elections.”

““Data centres often have nondisclosure agreements, so even local air quality boards may not know the impact of data centres on air quality,” said Lin.”

“Cory Alpert is a PhD researcher at the University of Melbourne looking at the impact of AI on democracy.”

“Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Across the Asia-Pacific region, governments and businesses reeling from the energy shock of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran are watching Tuesday’s US midterm elections closely.”

“Overall, spending on federal elections in the United States has exploded in recent years – rising from $3.8bn in the 2014 midterm elections to $8.9bn in 2022.”

“American voters in a sour economic mood heading into midterm elections AI generated WASHINGTON – On the eve of elections that will decide whether President Donald Trump’s Republican Party keeps control of Congress, voters’ minds are on the economy, with high…”

“Travelling through the US Midwest last week, I came across a sense of weary exasperation, not only about Trump’s tariff policies, which badly impact the states along the Canadian border, but over the grotesque freakshow behind them.”

“The Iran conflict’s impact on fuel prices doesn’t help but the last time I checked, gas prices on average are not that different than when Biden was throttling drilling; the weakened mullahs will ultimately provide a peace dividend that many Americans favor.”

“Wasmus says she doesn't plan to vote for the incumbent Republican senator in the upcoming midterm elections.”

“Time to find a new trick, thought the POTUS, who by a New York Times count has cast doubt on elections on 460 days in his second term.”