Poll: Majority of NC voters oppose data centers, aren’t worried about voter fraud

By: Laura Leslie

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 863

Last Updated: 6 days, 10 hours ago

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A new poll from Elon University shows a majority of North Carolinians are now opposed to data centers in their communities.

The increasing resistance comes as data center developers push to add more facilities throughout the state, rolling out an extensive public relations campaign to bolster the industry’s image.

The latest poll, which surveyed 800 adults in the state at the end of July, found 53% opposed having data centers in their communities, …

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