U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) may have posted a headline-grabbing $11 million fundraising haul in the first quarter of the year, but the real story might be what lies ahead: a high-stakes Senate contest in 2026 that Republicans are already targeting as one of their best pickup opportunities nationwide.

In an election with massive implications for Georgia families, taxpayers, and small businesses, eight candidates are battling for control of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), and Cobb County voters could make the difference. The PSC regulates your gas and electric rates, oversees Georgia Power, and approves massive energy infrastructure projects that affect your utility bill every single month.