Data center backlash in midterm elections and Iran launches attacks on U.S. targets: Morning Rundown

The backlash against AI data centers is becoming a key issue in midterm races.

Democrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at data centers in her challenge to freshman Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, saying "we're not for sale" in a new TV ad.

Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat  Toronto Star

Democrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at data centers in her challenge to freshman Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, saying “we’re not for sale” in a new TV ad in a swing Pennsylvania congressional district

Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat  AP News

A 40-point margin of voters oppose building data centers in their area, citing environmental concerns over energy use, water use, and pollution.

Republicans’ grip on the key state of Ohio confronts one of its toughest tests in years as voters’ anger over soaring utility bills fuels a backlash against data centers.

With the right laws and incentives, data centers can transform from an extractive burden to an engine that builds communities and the clean energy economy. There’s a wrong way to power data centers, but you can push your state to do it right.

Anger over soaring electricity bills is separating winning utility stocks from the losers.