Poll: Marylanders back Moore by wide margin, but not redistricting push or data centers
A University of Maryland, Baltimore County poll found that more than three-quarters of likely Maryland voters oppose building new data centers statewide or near their communities. Respondents largely believe data centers would worsen electricity costs, quality of life, air quality and water quality.
A University of Maryland, Baltimore County Institute of Politics poll found broad opposition to new data center construction in Maryland. Seventy-eight percent of respondents opposed new facilities statewide, while 77% opposed development near their own communities.
Respondents also expressed concerns about the impacts of data centers, with 80% saying they would negatively affect electricity costs, 75% citing quality-of-life concerns, and majorities anticipating harm to air and water quality. The article notes that data center demand has been linked to rising electricity costs and that several Maryland counties have paused new development, but it does not identify a specific project or company.