Georgia Elections

Democratic PSC candidates promise lower power bills headed into primary runoff

Two Democrats with contrasting backgrounds compete for the party nomination in a low-turnout runoff election for a chance to serve on Georgia's Public Service Commission.

A history of recent mass Georgia voter registration cancellations

About 478,000 inactive Georgia voter registrations could be canceled, the highest number since a record-setting 534,000 removals in 2017.

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Georgia begins one of the largest voter registration cancellations in history

Georgia is notifying 478,000 people their inactive voter registrations could soon be canceled. It will be one of the largest mass removals in U.S. history.

Georgia Public Service Commission should focus on lowering power bills

Turnout was low for the recent Georgia Public Service Commission primary, but voters statewide should show up for the July 15 primary runoff.

Primary runoff draws more poll workers than voters in some counties

The low turnout Public Service Commission primary led to an even lower turnout in the runoff. Here's how election staff have spent their time at polls.

New Georgia election audit targets voters registered at P.O. boxes and businesses

Georgia election officials are trying to find inaccurate voter registrations of people registered at P.O. boxes or business addresses.

Election 2026: Who’s running for office in Georgia

Here’s who has officially announced a run for some of the more noteworthy and competitive Georgia offices.

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Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that election board members are required to certify election results even when they have concerns about fraud or errors.

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Low turnout and high costs expected as early voting begins for PSC primary runoff

Early voting for the Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic primary runoff is underway for one week until July 11. Some counties closed precincts because of low turnout.

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State Rep. Tim Fleming announces plans to run for secretary of state

Georgia Republican state Rep. Tim Fleming is planning to run for secretary of state, the first candidate seeking to replace outcoming elections chief Brad Raffensperger.

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Bottoms touts $1.1M raised as Democrats gear up for 2026 governor’s race

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has raised about the same amount as her main rival, state Sen. Jason Esteves of Atlanta, in the race to be the next Georgia governor

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Republicans push for election skeptics to oversee Atlanta-area voting

The Republican Party is pushing for voter challengers and election skeptics to take over seats on election boards in Fulton and DeKalb counties in Georgia.

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Former Fox 5 reporter takes on incumbent in Lawrenceville City Council race

Randy Travis, a former Fox 5 I-Team reporter, is running for Lawrenceville City Council.

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2 Democrats face runoff in Georgia Public Service Commission primary

Following the June 17 primary elections for Georgia's Public Service Commission, District 3 Democratic candidates Waites and Hubbard head to a July runoff vote.

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Incumbent Tim Echols leads challenger in Public Service Commission primary

With no other major race on the ballot, turnout for the PSC races has been light. But the race could affect how much Georgians pay for their utility bills.

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Today’s primary could help determine how much you pay for electricity

It’s the first time Georgia’s approximately 8.4 million registered voters have had the opportunity to vote in a Public Service Commission primary election in three years.

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What is the Georgia Public Service Commission?

Georgia’s Public Service Commission regulates electric and gas utility companies. The five-person commission’s decisions directly affect how much Georgians pay.