Democratic candidate sues to block Alabama Public Service Commission expansion

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 623

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A Democratic candidate for Public Service Commission Tuesday sued the state over a law restructuring the commission.

The lawsuit, filed by Sheila McNeil, the Democratic nominee for Place 2 on the commission, alleges that the law — expanding the membership of the public utility regulator and giving Gov. Kay Ivey four appointments to be made before July 15 – violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment because it altered election rules after absentee …

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