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Posted inElections

Democrats flip two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission

by Alander Rocha/Georgia Recorder November 4th, 2025November 4th, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson have won two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission, defeating two Republican incumbents and marking the first time the Democratic Party has won a statewide constitutional office in Georgia since 2006.

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Georgia energy workers donate thousands to GOP regulators

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Incumbent Republican Tim Echols returns to PSC ballot

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Alicia Johnson is Coastal Georgia’s homegrown PSC challenger

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Carolyn Yeago looks at her Georgia Power bill and her phone, which shows an app about her electric vehicle.
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FAQ: Georgia Public Service Commission election

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Georgia Power to extend coal plant operations under new energy plan

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Results: Special Primary Election for Public Service Commission

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Georgia Public Service Commission Chairman Jason Shaw (right) and Commissioner Lauren “Bubba” McDonald joined Gov. Brian Kemp for a May press conference to tout Georgia Power’s proposed rate freeze.
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Complaint targets Georgia PSC members over rate freeze endorsement

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Public Service Commission elections resume for Georgia voters

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