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Republican support for data centers drops in GOP counties

Original: Republican data center support collapses locally when sites are in GOP counties

New analysis suggests Republican support for data center projects weakens sharply at the local level when proposed sites fall in Republican-leaning counties, with community opposition outweighing broader party enthusiasm for the facilities. Observers say the pattern reflects growing grass-roots resistance to data centers over power use, water consumption, noise and land concerns, even in areas where GOP officials otherwise back the industry.

Why now: Data center expansion is becoming politically contentious as local communities in Republican areas push back against projects.

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• Republican data center support collapses locally when sites are in GOP counties · SLHamlet · 50

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