"Wins by Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson over Republicans Fitz Johnson and Tim Echols are the first time Democrats have won statewide elections to a state-level office in Georgia since 2006. The victories could juice Democratic fundraising and enthusiasm next year, when Georgia's ballot will be topped by Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's reelection bid and an open governor's race."
"Both Hubbard and Johnson won nearly 63% of the vote in complete but unofficial results compiled by the Georgia Secretary of State. Results aren't official until certified, and turnout was only 30% of last year's presidential election. But such large victories in a swing state where Democrats have been able to eke out only the narrowest wins suggest discontent over high electricity bills could be a potent political issue nationwide."
Two Democrats won elections to the Georgia Public Service Commission, defeating Republican incumbents Fitz Johnson and Tim Echols. Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson each captured nearly 63% of the vote in complete but unofficial returns; results await certification. Turnout was low, roughly 30% of last year’s presidential election turnout. The wins are the first statewide Democratic victories for a state-level office in Georgia since 2006 and could boost Democratic fundraising and enthusiasm ahead of next year’s U.S. Senate and governor races. Rising electricity bills and higher residential electric prices appear to have been a significant voter concern.
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