Elections for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) are back on the ballot, and make no mistake, this isn’t just about power rates. It’s about protecting Georgia from radical environmental policies being pushed by left-wing activists.
Democrats see the 2025 Georgia Public Service Commission race as a backdoor to force “green” mandates, restrict natural gas, and tilt our energy future toward unreliable, costly sources. Republicans in Cobb County, and across Georgia, must show up and vote to protect common-sense energy policy.
In this long-delayed special election, incumbents Tim Echols and Fitz Johnson, both Republicans, are seeking reelection. But with a flood of Democrat challengers lined up, the left is clearly mobilizing to politicize this powerful but often-overlooked commission.
What the Georgia PSC Does, and Why It’s Crucial
The Georgia Public Service Commission regulates utilities like AT&T, Georgia Power and oversees energy infrastructure decisions, rate hikes, and long-term planning. That means the PSC directly influences:
- Telecommunications, electricity and natural gas rates
- Approval of new power plants, including clean-burning gas and nuclear
- The pace and scope of so-called “green energy” rollouts
It was the PSC that voted to keep Plant Vogtle’s nuclear expansion alive, despite progressive pressure to shut it down. It was also the PSC that supported critical natural gas infrastructure to meet growing demand.
Democrats want to reverse that approach, prioritizing ideology over stability. Their goal is to stack the PSC with activists who will push burdensome regulations and risky green energy experiments, all while working families pay the price.
Democrats Are Flooding the Ballot, Here’s Who’s Running
Two Republican-held seats are up:
- District 2: Incumbent Tim Echols faces a GOP primary challenge from Lee Muns, with Democrat Alicia Johnson waiting in the general.
- District 3: Incumbent and Cobb resident Fitz Johnson awaits the winner of a Democrat primary between Daniel Blackman who is notably facing a formal challenge to his candidacy alleging he is not a legitimate resident of the PSC’s metro-Atlanta district, former Atlanta City Council Member Keisha Sean Waites, self proclaimed “energy expert” Peter Hubbard, and Robert Jones.
While candidates must live in their districts, elections are statewide, meaning every Georgia voter will help decide both races.
Let’s be clear: These are not just local contests. They’re statewide referendums on whether Georgia stays energy independent or follows California down the road of rolling blackouts and massive rate hikes.
Legal Challenges Are Settled, Now It’s Time to Vote
Delays caused by lawsuits over election procedures had pushed these races off the 2022 and 2023 ballots. But now, after court rulings and appeals, including a rejection from the U.S. Supreme Court, the elections are finally moving forward.
Key Dates to Know:
- Primary Election: June 17
- General Election: November 4
Under a new state law, all current commissioners will serve until their successors are elected. This year’s elections are just the start, with District 5 up in 2026 and the remaining two seats scheduled for 2028.
Georgia’s Energy Future Is on the Ballot
If conservatives stay home, the Georgia PSC could flip, and with it, so could the course of our state’s energy policy. Consider what’s at stake:
- Natural gas bans pushed under the guise of climate action
- Skyrocketing energy costs for Georgia families
- Punitive regulations on reliable power sources
- Deprioritizing nuclear and fossil fuel infrastructure
Democrats are treating this race like a green revolution, conservatives must treat it like a call to defend Georgia values.
Cobb conservatives, don’t let the left rewrite Georgia’s energy future. Show up on June 17 and again on November 4. Vote for candidates who’ll protect your wallet, your energy, and your values.
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