POLITICS
Data center expansion becomes major midterm issue in Ohio
Rapid expansion of data centers in Ohio is emerging as a significant midterm campaign issue, with voters expressing concerns about public health impacts and environmental effects. The opposition has united residents across party lines and mobilized activism in the state.
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Data center opposition in conservative Ohio may shift voter behavior toward Democrats in midterm elections. Public health concerns and unified grassroots activism are countering the economic development narrative typically favored by the state's Republican leadership.