Dozens of data-center projects have already been delayed or disrupted by local opposition this year—here are four states to watch for on Election Day
Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsAI Policy
1 outlet (WSJ) is covering this story.
- WSJ reports: “New moratoriums and restrictions would threaten the sector that is powering the AI boom.”
Read the full coverage
Top political stories right now
Updated Oct 27, 2026, 5:37 AM ET
- Ex-FBI officials due back in court in Hunter Biden laptop case 9 outlets
- The Memo: El-Sayed allies argue Trump’s anti-Muslim attacks will backfire 8 outlets
- Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction on Monday to stop further tree clearing on the East Potomac Golf Links, unless there is an imminent threat to public safety, while litigation is ongoing 4 outlets
- Court blocks bid by Trump DoJ to stop California from counting mail-in ballots 5 outlets
- Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges 3 outlets
Related coverage
- Kornacki: Where Democrats see openings for Senate gains in deep-red states 1 outlet
- Surging turnout, with Democrats voting more: key takeaways from early voting data 1 outlet
- Data center group jumps into the Kansas governor’s race to boost Republicans 1 outlet
- Free lunch, transgender athletes: Voters nationwide face major education decisions 1 outlet
- Man detained at Georgia immigration detention center dies as hunger strike continues 1 outlet
More top stories from Monday, October 26, 2026
- Ex-FBI officials due back in court in Hunter Biden laptop case 10 outlets
- Court blocks bid by Trump DoJ to stop California from counting mail-in ballots 5 outlets
- Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction on Monday to stop further tree clearing on the East Potomac Golf Links, unless there is an imminent threat to public safety, while litigation is ongoing 4 outlets
- Nicki Minaj tells Trump she would support him if he could run for president again – video 4 outlets
- Ex-South Carolina governors endorse Democrat Annie Andrews in Senate race 3 outlets
All political stories from Monday, October 26, 2026 · Today’s top stories