Democratic Georgia Public Service Commissioner, re-elected
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Democrats now hold three of five seats on Georgia's Public Service Commission, which regulates Georgia Power. They say they will go after high power bills, but changes may take time.
Democrats Peter Hubbard and Shelia Edwards won both seats on Georgia's Public Service Commission ballot, giving their party a 3-2 majority. The board sets what millions of Georgia Power customers pay for electricity, and it has approved six rate increases in recent years.
Voters in nine states will choose officials who help decide what households pay for electricity. Democrats could win control of Georgia's board, while Arizona's 14% rate request may be decided before any winner is sworn in.
