A new poll conducted by Bellwether Research shows that nearly 70% of Hoosiers strongly or somewhat oppose building new data centers in Indiana, with 18% in support. The poll, commissioned by Free Press Indiana, surveyed 839 likely voters from October 8 to 11. It oversampled Republicans, in line with the state’s GOP lean.
When asked about President Donald Trump, 54% of respondents disapproved while 4,4% approved. Gov. Mike Braun’s approval rating was lower, with 48% disapproving and 38% approving. Christine Matthews, president of Bellwether Research, noted that voters are souring on Trump nationwide, and Indiana is not immune to this trend.
The poll also highlighted government corruption as the top concern for voters, followed by inflation or cost of living. Matthews called the corruption result the most surprising finding of the poll. One question asked about eliminating property taxes and replacing the revenue with another type of tax. Only 50% strongly or somewhat favored the move, with 27% in opposition and 24% unsure.
Voters were also asked about whether state lawmakers should draw new congressional boundaries in the 2027 legislative session to take effect for the 2028 election. Only 30% supported redistricting early, with 56% against, aligning with previous polls in Indiana. About 42% of those surveyed identified as Republican and 30% identified as Democrat. Another 7% considered themselves independent but leaning Republican; 11% independent but leaning Democrat; and 11% independent with no lean.
