Bobby Mehan
Coverage of Bobby Mehan in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Ten candidates compete for two seats on Georgia’s powerful utility commission
Ten candidates are competing for two seats on Georgia’s Public Service Commission in the May 19 primary. The commission oversees utilities like Georgia Power, influencing energy costs and the state’s climate future. The election could determine majority control of the commission, following a shift in political representation last year.