Georgia Public Service Commission race will be settled by June runoff

The Georgia Public Service Commission race for District 5 will proceed to a June runoff after no Republican candidate secured 50% of the primary vote. Shelia Edwards won the Democratic nomination for District 5, while Fitz Johnson advanced in the GOP primary for District 3 and will likely face Democratic incumbent Peter Hubbard in a rematch. The commission, which regulates Georgia Power and faces scrutiny over energy bill increases, remains a focal point of political competition.