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North Dakota voters reject data center restrictions

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In Harwood, North Dakota, voters rejected a ballot measure aimed at restricting large industrial developments, including data centers. Approximately 75% of the 430 votes cast were in opposition to the proposed limitations. AI

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North Dakota voters reject data center restrictions

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    Harwood, North Dakota voted against a ballot measure that would limit large industrial projects such as data centers. About 75% of the 430 votes cast opposed th

    Harwood, North Dakota voted against a ballot measure that would limit large industrial projects such as data centers. About 75% of the 430 votes cast opposed the measure. Source: Fortune https:// fortune.com/2026/11/07/harwood -north-dakota-data-center-ballot-measure-midterm-elec…

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