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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 15, 2026Hillsborough County

Emerson College Polling and KLAS-TV report Nevada voter opinions on data centers, cost of living, and gubernatorial race

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A new Emerson College Polling and KLAS-TV survey reveals that 59% of Nevada voters oppose data centers in their communities due to concerns over rising electricity and water costs. In the gubernatorial race, Attorney General Aaron Ford polls at 44% compared to Governor Joe Lombardo's 41%, while the economy and cost of living remain the top voter priorities ahead of elections.

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Why It Matters

The survey highlights how economic pressures, utility costs, and immigration policies shape voter priorities and candidate standing in Nevada.

Key Facts

  • Fifty-nine percent of surveyed Nevada voters oppose data centers in their communities due to potential increases in local electricity and water bills.
  • In the Nevada gubernatorial matchup, Attorney General Aaron Ford reaches 44% support against Governor Joe Lombardo at 41%.
  • President Donald Trump's approval rating in the survey is 37%.
  • Voters identify the economy, rising prices, and the cost of groceries and utilities as their primary concerns.
  • Federal immigration enforcement and changes to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are noted as sources of concern for Venezuelan and Salvadoran residents.
  • The survey was conducted by Emerson College Polling and KLAS-TV ahead of elections taking place in two months.

Who's Mentioned

PersonJoe Lombardo“Governor of Nevada, polling at 41%”OrganizationNoticias Reno“Publisher of the news article”PersonDonald Trump“US President whose approval is cited at 37%”locationNevada“State where the poll was conducted and elections are taking place”OrganizationEntravision Communication Inc.“Copyright holder”OrganizationEmerson College Polling“Conducted the voter survey”PersonAaron Ford“Nevada Attorney General running for governor, polling at 44%”OrganizationKLAS-TV“Partnered on the voter survey”PersonLuisana Pérez“Democratic Governors Association spokesperson”locationReno, NV“Dateline of the news report”