A Bellwether for Georgia Midterms?

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In an Upset, Democrats Oust Two Republicans on Georgia’s Utility Board
The races for two of the five seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission are seen as a bellwether for the midterms.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/us/georgia-election-utility-board-results.html?unlocked_article_code=1.y08.cbbJ.iufk7Uq2RDxC&smid=url-share

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Since 2007, no Democrat has served on the commission, whose members have six-year terms. But the two Democratic candidates tapped into anger over rising electric bills at a time when prices have risen sharply across the country. Over the last two years, the commission has approved six rate increases for Georgia Power, the state’s largest electric provider.
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According to the Georgia secretary of state’s office, Peter Hubbard, a Democrat, defeated Fitz Johnson, the Republican incumbent who was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp, in the race for the seat representing greater Atlanta.

In the other contest, between candidates from northeastern Georgia, Alicia Johnson, a Democrat, defeated Tim Echols, the Republican incumbent who has held office since 2011.
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Heading into Tuesday, Republicans had fretted over turnout, given that municipal elections in Atlanta and other Democratic strongholds were also being held.

Republicans were also anxious that a Democratic victory in even one of the utility races could be a harbinger for 2026, when elections will be held for governor; the U.S. Senate seat held by Jon Ossoff, a Democrat; the Republican-controlled state legislature; and two more seats on the utility commission. Those anxieties prompted attempts by Mr. Kemp and other Republican officials to rally the party faithful.

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1. Wow... Hope So! TY...interesting

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