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Data centers are sparking nationwide political battles as their explosive growth threatens rural communities with soaring energy bills, water shortages, and lost farmland. From Ohio to Wisconsin to Pennsylvania, candidates are using the issue to rally voters, while Texas—set to become the world’s largest data center hub by 2030—is ground zero for backlash. Ranchers fear drying wells, residents dread noise and light pollution, and even Republicans are voicing concerns over unchecked expansion and Governor Abbott’s aggressive incentives. With little local control, this tech boom is reshaping landscapes—and voting behavior—across the country.

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