COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A new EPIC-MRA poll reveals that 62% of Michigan voters oppose the development of data center facilities in the state, highlighting a surging bipartisan backlash against the warehouse-sized computing hubs.
The survey shows deep skepticism toward these facilities, with 50% of respondents stating they “strongly oppose” them.
The sentiment extends to government funding, as 73% of voters stand opposed to federal tax incentives for data center projects, a figure that EPIC-MRA president Bernie Porn described as a “flashing red sign to policymakers”.
The pushback spans the entire political spectrum, drawing resistance from 68% of Democrats, 63% of independents, and 56% of Republicans.
In a recent informational meeting on DATA Centers in Coldwater, residents flag serious environmental and economic concerns such as immense water consumption, massive electricity demands, and the resulting spike in residential utility bills, the issue has caught federal attention.
Responding to the nationwide friction, President Donald Trump argued on Truth Social that communities rejecting data centers would ultimately “end up being backwards and poor,” a stark contrast to a electorate that increasingly views the AI-driven infrastructure boom with extreme caution.
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