New Marquette Law School Poll Regarding Data Centers

Monday, March 2nd, 2026 -- 10:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) The latest Marquette Law School Poll says 45% of Republican respondents feel the benefits of data centers outweigh the costs, compared to just 24% of Independents and 15% of Democrats.

Poll Director Charles Franklin says that’s a problem for proponents of large scale data center developments in Wisconsin, noting that 55% of Republicans having concerns is “hardly a ringing endorsement” as more data centers are being proposed in the state.

The latest Marquette poll was only the second time people had been asked about data centers in Wisconsin, and the February numbers found more people concerned compared to the first time respondents were asked about the issue last October.

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