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

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

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

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.

You can see your voter status on the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page. You can register to vote through the office's online system or by mail by filling out the voter registration application. Early voting for the 2025 election begins on Oct. 14 and lasts until Oct. 31.

This guide is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy.

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