Tuesday's Georgia Public Service Commission election could determine what your future electricity bills look like.

Early voting for the November 4, 2025 election ends Friday. Voters will be electing mayors and council members in cities across Georgia. There is also a statewide special election for two seats on the Public Service Commission, which regulates energy and utility rates like your power bill.

Georgians are currently voting in rare off-year elections for two seats on the Public Service Commission — the only statewide races on the ballot this year. More Democrats are expected to turn out to vote because Democratic strongholds like Atlanta are electing a mayor and city council members.

In Georgia, a voter submitting an application to cast a ballot must include the number from their driver’s license. Voters who don't have one can include the number from their state-issued ID card. If a voter doesn't have one of these two forms of ID, a copy or photo of one of the following options are acceptable:

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