Progressives’ Midwest insurgency is powered by the growing data center backlash

Progressive candidates in the Midwest, particularly Francesca Hong in Wisconsin and Abdul El-Sayed and Will Lawrence in Michigan, are gaining political traction by campaigning against data center construction and advocating for moratoriums. This movement is fueled by grassroots opposition concerned about electricity consumption, tax exemptions, and affordability. The issue is shaping Democratic primaries and pushing politicians to propose new regulations for the AI industry.