Democrat Shelia Edwards wins utility commission primary as Republicans head to a runoff

A power plant emitting vapor
Georgia Power Co.'s Plant Bowen is shown, Oct. 18, 2025, in Euharlee, Ga.

(AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)

Elections for the Georgia Public Service Commission are headed to a runoff and possibly a rematch.

In District 3, Democrat Peter Hubbard, the incumbent, ran unopposed in the primary. In November, he may end up facing Republican former Commissioner Fitz Johnson, who he unseated in an election last year. 

Johnson’s race, against Republican Brandon Martin, is a close one. The AP had yet to call a winner as of Friday morning, though Johnson had a slight edge over Martin.