Georgia utility commission races test party loyalty after recent power bill hikes

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 983

Last Updated: 3 days, 22 hours ago


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The race for two Georgia Public Service Commission seats this November is becoming a test on whether pocketbook issues and concerns about unchecked data center growth can overcome traditional party lines.

Voters are paying more attention to these once little-known, down-ballot races after the commission signed off on a series of Georgia Power rate increases in recent years.

Nancy Lubeck, a Twiggs County resident who called herself a lifelong Republican, said she voted last …

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