Blue Wave Crushes Tech Right as Voters Rebuke Data Centers
Democrats swept the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a major rebuke to President Trump and Silicon Valley, fueled by voter backlash against data centers and AI expansion. Elon Musk's $446 million in Republican support failed, making him a prominent loser. The blue wave was driven by anger over data centers' environmental and infrastructure impacts, with exit polls showing 76% of voters oppose new local construction. Over 30 local measures restricting data centers passed, and Democrats won key races in Texas, including the governorship and Senate. Democrats now plan to subpoena tech executives for testimony on AI acceleration. Musk's companies Tesla and SpaceX saw shares drop after Texas losses, while some California tech billionaires may avoid a wealth tax.