Voters make governors, utility regulators answer for high power bills

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Stateline

Published: November 2, 2026

Words: 984

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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As broad affordability concerns define elections across the country, voters in several states on Tuesday will have a say on their future utility bills.

State utility regulators, who are facing heightened levels of attention and scrutiny amid high prices, are on the ballot in nine states: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

Most Americans are served by utilities overseen by state regulators, who …

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