Ohio Voters Just Said No to Data Centers

AI 📅 Nov 4, 2026 ✍️ Aamir Raza

Ohio Voters Just Said No to Data Centers

At least 14 towns passed bans or limits on Nov. 3, in the biggest local pushback yet against the AI building boom. LexxWire

Ohio Carried the National Vote

Ohio held 21 of the 41 data-center measures on US ballots. Voters in 18 municipalities weighed in — and most said no. LexxWire

10 Towns Banned Them Outright

Hubbard, Sunbury, Pataskala, Urbana, Defiance, Upper Sandusky, Piqua, Granville, Conneaut and Trenton passed bans — most aimed at sites drawing over 25 megawatts. LexxWire

Ashville: 82% Killed the Deal

Ashville voters voted about 82% to reverse the village's agreement with EdgeConneX for two data centers. Building already underway will not stop. LexxWire

The Bigger Fight Is Coming

Ohio already has 125 local data-center moratoriums. A statewide ban initiative is now being lined up for next year. LexxWire

Ohio Voters Just Said No to Data Centers