Democrats gain control of Georgia Public Service Commission after election

Peter Hubbard secured his reelection this week, ensuring that three of the five Georgia Public Service Commission seats will be held by Democrats starting in January. This composition gives the commission its first Democratic majority in three decades. The commission oversees Georgia Power, the state's largest electric utility. The newly elected Democratic members—Peter Hubbard, Shelia Edwards and Alicia Johnson—have said they will prioritize affordable rates, clean‑energy initiatives and tighter oversight of the utility.