Ten candidates are vying for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission in a primary election scheduled for May 19. The commission regulates utilities and sets energy rates that directly impact customer bills. Early voting is already underway across the state.
The commission holds final authority over how Georgia Power generates electricity and what it charges customers. This power extends to major decisions on infrastructure for data centers and the state's overall energy mix. Last year's election ousted two Republican incumbents and placed Democrats on the panel for the first time in 20 years, raising the stakes for majority control this cycle.
