It's Georgia Election Day: Here's what's on the ballot around GA
From Public Service Commission to Mayor to Tax Commissioner, Central Georgia has four elections Tuesday. Here is everything to know.
Public Service Commission (PSC) Election
Voters across Georgia will help decide who sits on the Public Service Commission (PSC)—the state body that helps regulate utility companies like Georgia Power and influences how much Georgians pay for services.
There are two PSC seats up for grabs:
District 2 Candidates:
Tim Echols (Republican)
Lee Muns (Republican)
Alicia M. Johnson (Democrat)
District 3 Candidates:
Fitz Johnson (Republican)
Daniel Blackman (Democrat)
Peter Hubbard (Democrat)
Robert Jones (Democrat)
Keisha Sean Waites (Democrat)
Centerville Mayor election:
Centerville voters will choose someone to finish out the remaining term of former mayor John Harley, who resigned at the end of 2024 after more than a decade in office.The candidates are:
J. Michael Evans: Current acting mayor and city council chairman
Justin Wright: Longtime city council member
New Chairman in Washington County
After Horace Daniel stepped down as council chairman, Washington County residents are now choosing his replacement. Two Democratic candidates are in the race:
Mel Daniel: Son of the former chairman, with a background in local affairs
Doug Watkins: Current District 1 commissioner with seven years of experience
Wheeler County Tax Commissioner election
Voters in Wheeler County will decide among four candidates for the tax commissioner position:
Bradley Davis (Republican)
Whitney Griffin (Republican)
Curtis Hay (Republican)
Marvin Howard (Democrat)
To find your polling location, view a sample ballot, or check your voter registration details, visit the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page online.
Please note that if you usually vote at Porterfield Baptist Church in Bibb County, be aware that your polling location has moved to Mikado Baptist Church on Houston Road due to a water pipe issue.
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Election Day in Central Georgia: Local races on the ballot
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