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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
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Republican Echols wins Georgia Public Service Commission primary as Democrats head for a runoff
Republican Tim Echols won renomination in one of the Georgia Public Service Commission primary elections on Tuesday, while Democrats Keisha Waites and Peter Hubbard appeared headed to a July 15 runoff. Voters Tuesday were deciding party nominees for two posts on the commission, which oversees utilities including Georgia Power Co. Separate Republican and Democratic primaries were taking place. In each race, candidates must live in a certain district, but run statewide. Turnout was low, with fewer than 200,000 people statewide casting ballots. In the District 2 Republican primary, the incumbent Echols outpaced challenger Lee Muns of Harlem by a 3 to 1 margin. Echols, a Hoschton resident, has been on the Public Service Commission since 2011. He will face Democrat Alicia Johnson of Savannah in November. She was unopposed Tuesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] In mostly complete returns in the District 3 Democratic primary, Waites, a former state legislator and Atlanta City Council member, won the most votes but fell short of a majority. That means she will face the second-place finisher, Hubbard, in a runoff. He's a green energy activist from Atlanta. Former utility regulator and utility executive Robert Jones of Brookhaven finished third and will miss the runoff. The winner of the Democratic runoff will face incumbent Fitz Johnson of Atlanta, who was unopposed Tuesday. Daniel Blackman of Atlanta appeared on ballots in the District 3 Democratic primary, but votes for him were not counted after a judge ruled he hadn't moved into the district in time to meet the November 2024 deadline Debate in the primary centered on bills charged by Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Co. Georgia Power customers have seen bills rise six times in recent years because of higher natural gas costs, construction projects including two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle near Augusta, and other factors. A typical Georgia Power residential customer now pays more than $175 a month, including taxes. Echols defends his record. 'I am grateful to Republicans who value our low rates and grid reliability, allowing us to stay the No. 1 state to do business,' Echols said in a statement Tuesday. 'Our Public Service Commission is laser-focused on protecting Georgia families. Waites has said bills are 'going in the wrong direction' and touted her previous experience in office, saying she would be a viable Democratic candidate in November. 'I have a long track record and history of fighting and standing up for working families and seniors,' she told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in a Monday candidate forum. TRENDING STORIES: As 4-year anniversary nears, questions remain over brutal stabbing in Piedmont Park Man dead following shooting at NW Atlanta apartment complex Windy, stormy weather blows inflatable waterslides onto downtown connector Hubbard said he believed his platform would triumph in the Democratic contest on July 15, saying he would 'fight for a Georgia powered by clean, low-cost renewable energy. I have a detailed plan to create that future and lower power bills.' The five-member commission, currently all Republicans, also oversees some natural gas rates for Atlanta Gas Light and Liberty Gas. Georgia usually doesn't have statewide elections in odd-numbered years, but these were pushed back after elections were delayed by a lawsuit that unsuccessfully challenged the statewide voting scheme as discriminatory to Black people. No Georgia Public Service Commission elections have been held since 2022 because of the lawsuit. Johnson was appointed to the commission in 2021 by Gov. Brian Kemp and has never faced voters. He was supposed to run for the last two years of his predecessor's term in 2022. Instead, the District 3 winner can run again next year for a six-year term, after lawmakers rewrote the terms. Echols was supposed to run for a six-year term in 2022. Instead, the District 2 winner will serve for five years, with the next election in 2030. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Early voting begins for Abilene's Runoff Election
ABILENE, Texas () – Early voting in Abilene for the city's Runoff Election begins on May 27. Here's a guide to when and where you can vote, along with what's on the ballot. Taylor County Plaza400 Oak Street May 27 – May 30Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mall of Abilene4310 Buffalo Gap Road May 27 – May 30Tuesday through FridayJune 2 & June 3Monday & Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Abilene City Hall 555 Walnut Street May 27 – May 30Tuesday through FridayJune 2 & June 3Monday & Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. As neither candidate received more than 50% of the votes, a runoff election will be held. This runoff, scheduled for June 7, will feature Incumbent Abilene City Councilmember Kyle McAlister facing off against challenger Miguel Espinoza. Learn more about the candidates below: Longtime Abilene Councilman Kyle McAlister to defend seat in May election Miguel Espinoza looks to bring fresh perspective to Abilene City Council Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Espy backs Horhn for Jackson mayor in endorsement
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – State Senator John Horhn (D-Miss.) picked up another endorsement ahead of the 2025 Municipal Primary Runoff Election. Mike Espy, former United States Secretary of Agriculture and Congressman, announced his endorsement of Horne in the Jackson mayoral election. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson endorses John Horhn for Jackson mayor Horhn will face incumbent Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba in the Democratic municipal primary run-off election on April 22, 2025. Espy released the following statement. Senator John Horhn has dedicated over three decades to serving the people of Central Mississippi, consistently delivering results that strengthen our economy and communities. His proven leadership, commitment to economic growth, and vision for a vibrant Jackson make him the clear choice to lead our capital city forward. John Horhn understands that a thriving economy starts with opportunity for all. His experience in building partnerships, fostering job creation, and promoting Jackson as a cultural hub will bring new energy and prosperity to our city. I'm confident he will lead with integrity and deliver the change Jacksonians are ready for. I urge my fellow Jacksonians to vote for John Horhn for mayor in this upcoming Runoff Election on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Mike Espy, former United States Secretary of Agriculture and Congressman Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
