Harwood, ND becomes the only US town to vote against restricting data centers
ScottNover · x · 2026-11-05
Harwood, North Dakota (population 794) appears to be the only municipality in the US so far to vote NOT to restrict data centers. Of 430 total votes on the Home Rule Charter amendment, 75.58% (325 votes) voted No, versus 24.42% (105 votes) for Yes — a notable outlier amid widespread community pushback against data center buildouts.
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