Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission were up for grabs during Tuesday’s election in the Peach State.
While the race has not officially been called, it appears the two Republican incumbents will be unseated based on the current numbers released by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office.
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Georgia PSC District 2
Two Democrats and two incubant Republicans are vying for the two Georgia Public Service Commission seats:
Tim Echols (Republican)
Echols, who has served on the commission since 2011, campaigns on maintaining a reliable power grid while expanding both nuclear and solar energy. He often points to his experience balancing consumer interests with the long-term stability of Georgia’s energy system. Supporters say his steady leadership has helped attract investment and kept the lights on during volatile energy markets. Critics, however, argue that Echols has supported too many of Georgia Power’s rate-increase requests and has not done enough to limit costs for low-income households.
Alicia Johnson (Democrat)
Johnson, a nonprofit executive from Athens, says her top priorities are transparency, consumer protection, and clean-energy expansion. She argues that Georgians deserve commissioners who challenge utilities rather than side with them, and she calls for stronger oversight of rate-setting decisions. Johnson’s backers say her focus on renewable energy reflects where the state’s economy is heading. Her opponents contend that she lacks the deep regulatory experience of an incumbent and would face a steep learning curve on complex energy issues.
Georgia PSC District 3
Fitz Johnson (Republican)
Appointed to the PSC in 2021 and elected the following year, Fitz Johnson leans on his business and military background to emphasize fiscal discipline and reliability. He says his decisions have balanced affordability with the need for dependable infrastructure, particularly as Georgia’s population grows and power demand increases. Critics claim he has been too sympathetic to utilities and too cautious about expanding renewable energy options. His absence from several campaign forums and debates has also drawn notice among voters seeking more direct engagement.
Peter Hubbard (Democrat)
Hubbard, an engineer and clean-energy advocate from Macon, has served as an expert witness in PSC proceedings and argues that the agency needs more transparency and accountability. He believes commissioners should demand clearer data from utilities and rein in rate hikes tied to massive projects like data centers. Supporters praise his technical expertise and commitment to renewable energy, while skeptics question whether his proposals could drive up short-term costs as the grid transitions to cleaner sources.
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Why the PSC race matters
The Georgia Public Service Commission oversees the state’s electricity and natural gas utilities, setting the rates residents and businesses pay each month. The five commissioners decide how much of Georgia Power’s project costs are passed on to customers, including the multi-billion-dollar expansion at Plant Vogtle. With average household power bills among the highest in the Southeast, this race carries direct consequences for nearly every Georgia resident.
Why it’s a special election
The PSC election was delayed for several years by a federal lawsuit that challenged Georgia’s system of electing commissioners statewide. A judge ruled in 2022 that the method diluted Black voting power, but the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned that ruling. When the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case in 2024, the two postponed races, District 2 and District 3, were finally cleared to appear on the 2025 ballot.
