Ohio Voters on Data Centers and Tax Policy
ReviewedOhio
Study Details
- Pollster
- Kent State University
- Sponsor
- Policy Matters Ohio
- Sponsor Category
- Advocacy
- Field Dates
- Jul 15, 2025 – Jul 25, 2025
- Published
- Aug 10, 2025
- Geography
- Ohio
- Sample Size
- n=900
- Margin of Error
- +/- 3.3%
- Mode
- online
- Population
- Ohio registered voters
Questions (2)
Q1. Should Ohio repeal sales tax exemptions for data centers?
Support/OpposeTax Incentives
Yes, repeal52%
No, keep33%
Unsure15%
Crosstabs
Democrats
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Repeal | 68% |
Republicans
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Repeal | 38% |
Independents
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Repeal | 55% |
Q2. Do data centers create enough local jobs to justify tax breaks?
TradeoffJobs/TaxesEconomic Impact
Yes, enough jobs25%
No, not enough55%
Unsure20%