New poll shows partisan divide, negative opinion of data centers
News ClipSpectrum News·WI·2/26/2026
A new Marquette Law School poll in Wisconsin shows increased opposition to large data center projects, with 70% of registered voters saying the costs outweigh the benefits. The issue has become more partisan, with Republican opposition remaining steady but opposition increasing significantly among independents and Democrats. Concerns include electricity consumption, potential rate increases, water usage, and opposition to AI development.
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MILWAUKEE — The new Marquette Law School poll released Wednesday shows that Wisconsin voters are increasingly skeptical of large data center projects. The poll shows that opposition has grown significantly since last fall and a partisan divide has emerged too. It found that 70% of regis