Federal court holds hearing on Georgia Public Service Commission elections

Georgia's five elected public service commissioners regulate Georgia Power, including construction of Plant Vogtle.

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A federal appeals court heard arguments Thursday over whether Georgia’s method for electing members of the Public Service Commission violates parts of the Voting Rights Act.

A group of four Black plaintiffs sued Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in 2020, claiming Georgia’s structure of statewide elections for the commission dilutes the power of Black voters.

WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali spoke with “All Things Considered” about the decision now pending with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.