Voters Divided Over Banning AI Data Center Construction
ReviewedNational
Study Details
- Pollster
- Morning Consult
- Sponsor
- Morning Consult
- Sponsor Category
- Media
- Field Dates
- Oct 17, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025
- Published
- Oct 24, 2025
- Geography
- National
- Sample Size
- n=2,200
- Margin of Error
- +/- 2%
- Mode
- online
- Population
- Registered voters
Questions (3)
Q1. Do you support or oppose a ban on AI data center construction near your home?
Support/OpposeZoningAI Infrastructure
Support ban37%
Oppose ban39%
Unsure24%
Q2. How responsible do you think data centers supporting AI are for rising household electricity costs?
ConcernElectricity CostsAI Infrastructure
Very responsible24%
Somewhat responsible30%
Not too responsible22%
Not at all responsible10%
Unsure14%
Q3. If forced to choose, should we stop data center construction or develop more energy sources?
TradeoffEnergyAI Infrastructure
Stop construction40%
Develop more energy40%
Unsure20%
Crosstabs
Democrats
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Stop construction | 46% |
Republicans
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Develop more energy | 48% |