Young woman holds up a “I voted” sticker Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Tiffany Barkley, a 28-year-old nurse who said she would like the Public Service Commission to be more accountable to energy consumers, shows off her “I’m a Georgia voter” sticker after casting a ballot in DeKalb County, Ga. on Oct. 14, 2025. Alander Rocha/Georgia Recorder Campaigning for two contested seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission has intensified during the early voting period, turning a relatively quiet election cycle into a partisan fight over utility rates and energy policy. Two Republican incumbents, Tim Echols and Fitz Johnson, are being challenged by Democratic nominees Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson in an unusual off-year election delayed by litigation. Republicans fear that, since these state PSC races are being held outside major election years when voter attention to statewide races is low, local elections in Democratic-leaning cities could result in an upset. The special election, which has attracted national att
