Recent local moratoriums and voter-approved restrictions across more than 125 Ohio municipalities have intensified scrutiny of data center development amid concerns over electricity costs, water consumption, and land use for AI and hyperscale facilities. In the November 3 elections, at least 14 communities passed bans or limits, including thresholds above 25 MW, reflecting 78% statewide public support for pauses. While Governor DeWine paused new tax incentives and a legislative committee reviews impacts, no statewide moratorium has passed; proposals like the Ratepayer Protection Act focus on cost allocation rather than outright halts. The Ohio Supreme Court recently upheld local authority to pause projects, and ongoing township actions plus potential 2027 ballot measures could sustain momentum or prompt state-level coordination on siting rules.