2026 Georgia Public Service Commission election

2026 Georgia Public Service Commission election
November 3, 2026
2 of 5 seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission
 
Party Republican Democratic
Current seats 3 2
Seats needed 1

The 2026 Georgia Public Service Commission election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect two members of the Georgia Public Service Commission. Primary elections will be held on May 19. Commissioners are elected statewide, but must live in the district they represent.

Background

Prior to the 2025 special election, elections to the Public Service Commission (PSC) had not taken place since 2020 due to a lawsuit. After the lawsuit was dismissed, the General Assembly passed a bill that would resume regularly scheduled PSC elections. District 3 was on the ballot in the 2025 election, for a one-year term.[1] Democrats won both seats in the 2025 election, marking their first statewide constitutional office win since 2006.[2]

District 3

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

Democratic primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Peter Hubbard (incumbent)
Total votes 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Results

Republican primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Fitz Johnson
Republican Brandon Martin
Total votes 100.00

District 5

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Bobby Mehan, business owner[3]
  • Carolyn Roddy, attorney[5]
  • Josh Tolbert, small business owner and candidate for state senate in 2025[3]
Declined

Results

Republican primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bobby Mehan
Republican Carolyn Roddy
Republican Josh Tolbert
Total votes 100.00

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Results

Democratic primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Craig Cupid
Democratic Angelia Pressley
Democratic Shelia Edwards
Total votes 100.00

References

  1. ^ Amy, Jeff (March 22, 2024). "Georgia bill would give utility regulators extra years in office without facing voters". AP News. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Rocha, Alander (November 4, 2025). "Democrats flip two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission". Georgia Recorder. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Darnell, Tim (March 3, 2026). "LIST: Candidates who have qualified in Georgia's May primary". Atlanta News First. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  4. ^ Walker, Margeret (November 4, 2025). "Peter Hubbard defeats Republican on Georgia's PSC as Democrats grab 2 seats". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c "Qualifying Candidate Information". Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  6. ^ Tagami, Ty (February 17, 2026). "Republican Pridemore not running for reelection to PSC". Capitol Beat. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  7. ^ "AROUND TOWN: Cobb Chairwoman's husband Craig Cupid running for PSC". Marietta Daily Journal. December 16, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  8. ^ "Cobb Business Leader Angelia Pressley Announces Bid for Georgia Public Service Commission". Atlanta Daily World. January 14, 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
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