Stockton Poll: Most N.J. Voters Would Support Local Data Center Bans

NJ SEED
May 13
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May 5, 2026 | stockton.edu

A majority of New Jersey voters are concerned about the growth of artificial intelligence data centers and 56% would support banning them in their own communities, according to a Stockton poll released today (5/5) by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University.

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NJ SEED: Responders to the Stockton Poll are concerned about energy costs related to data centers, as they should be. Some responses, such as those related to AI’s potential impact on jobs, are offering opinions, but not necessarily informed opinions.

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