Thirty-five votes will be held in eight U.S. states during the November midterm elections concerning the development of data centers. This issue is increasingly divisive among American citizens. The votes represent local efforts to manage the rapid expansion of these facilities. Concerns center around land use, energy consumption, and potential environmental impacts related to the data centers. These referendums reflect a growing debate about the balance between economic development and community well-being in areas attracting data center investment. The outcomes of these votes could significantly shape the future of data center construction in affected regions across the United States.