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Data center taxes surge as voters approve restrictions
Midterm elections saw 46 of 47 ballot measures restrict or ban data centers, prompting concerns for tax revenue tied to facilities in places like Loudoun County, VA. While most communities voted to limit them, Harwood, ND approved a new center, citing high tax benefits. Governors and local officials highlight the fiscal advantages of data centers for schools and services, with proposals to tax them at up to 30% of property value. Charts show voter sentiment, with 56% rating data centers as a significant voting factor, though lower than cost‑of‑living and geopolitical issues. The Tax Foundation estimates a Santa Clara data center would pay about $22 million on $33 million income.