An NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey, conducted from Aug. 20 through Sept. 1, found that 69% of respondents oppose building AI data centers in their local areas, with 45% saying they “strongly oppose” the idea.

NBC News spoke to voters across the political spectrum during a recent road trip through eight of the nation’s swing districts. For some, the issue has become a touchstone for the feeling that the powerful are taking advantage of the powerless.