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Data centers have become one of the most potent issues in the 2026 midterm campaigns, according to The Verge. The political stakes are rising alongside heavy spending by the tech industry. CNBC analyzed Federal Election Commission filings through Oct. It found that political groups tied to rival camps in the AI industry have spent about $78.5 million on federal candidates this election cycle. The contest matters because the industry had hoped to copy the crypto sector's strategy.

A separate review of Federal Election Commission data found that AI-focused political action committees have spent just under $80 million on the 2026 U.S. elections. Most of that spending came before primaries. Leading the Future launched in 2025 with more than $100 million in backing and looked set to dominate. The reports describe a contest between rival camps in the AI industry over influence in federal races.

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