# After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/after-the-midterms-things-are-looking-rocky-for-elon-musk-and-data-centers/
- Published: 2026-11-07T22:07:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T22:19:41+00:00
- Original publisher: TechCrunch
- Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/07/after-the-midterms-things-are-looking-rocky-for-elon-musk-and-data-centers/
- Topics: Elections, Politics

## Key points

- Midterm results could bring more hurdles for data centre projects.
- Many local votes favoured restrictions or moratoriums.
- Data centre opposition is becoming a broader political issue.

## Summary

Democrats’ strong showing in the midterm elections may make it harder for technology companies to build data centres in the US. Voters backed measures to restrict or pause projects in many local ballots, while candidates including Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned on tighter limits.

The article says opposition to data centres has grown into a grassroots issue, partly because of how companies seek approval for projects. It also notes that Elon Musk donated around half a billion dollars or more to Republicans, while his businesses are based in Texas, where Democrats made major gains. The political impact of data centre concerns may extend beyond the next two years.

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