Georgia Democrats are focusing on rising electricity bills in the statewide election of two utility regulators

The state Public Service Commission sets Georgia Power rates, among other oversight responsibilities. Two of its five seats are up for grabs in November.

Early voting for the November 4 general election started Tuesday morning in Georgia. Voters across the state are electing mayors and city council members and, in some counties, deciding local measures and referendums.

Early voting begins today across Georgia for the Nov. 4 municipal elections, marking the start of the final stretch before Election Day.

From Oct. 14 to Oct. 31, Georgia voters have the opportunity to pick who they want overseeing Georgia Power and its rates.

Georgia will hold a special election on Nov. 4, 2025, to fill two of five seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission, with early voting beginning Tuesday, Oct. 14. If

The special election for the Georgia Public Service Commission seats has Republicans concerned about turnout, fearing local elections could favor Democrats.

Voters will be electing mayors and council members in cities across Georgia. There is also a statewide special election for two seats on the Public Service Commission, which regulates energy and utility rates like your power bill.

To many voters, the Public Service Commission is a mystery, but rising power bills show just how important it is.

The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Americus at South Georgia Technical College's Pope Center. It's the sixth and final meeting of the committee.

Early voting starts in Georgia for municipal elections, including pivotal Public Service Commission races, with ballot casting options before the Nov. 4 election day.