How data centers and immigration policy are impacting voters ahead of the 2026 midterms

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A Texas rancher is reconsidering his vote due to concerns over AI data center development, which he believes may have negative effects. In Florida, Representative María Elvira Salazar highlights that Hispanic voters are particularly sensitive to President Trump’s immigration policies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News covers both perspectives on how technological and policy changes are influencing voter behavior.

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A Texas rancher who voted for President Trump in 2024 expressed concern to CBS News that the rapid development of AI data centers might influence his vote in the upcoming 2026 midterms. Meanwhile, Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a Republican, cautioned about how Hispanic voters' perceptions of President Trump's immigration policies could affect voting patterns. The intersection of technological development and immigration policy is becoming a significant factor in voter behavior ahead of the midterms.

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