Republican won't seek reelection to Georgia Public Service Commission
Veteran Republican utility regulator Tricia Pridemore announced Tuesday she won’t seek another term this fall, creating an open seat on the powerful Georgia Public Service Commission in an already tense year for Republicans.
Pridemore’s announcement comes just months after Democrats flipped two seats on the PSC, a five-member panel that sets the rates and profits for Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light. The new Democratic commissioners, Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson, rode a wave of discontent from Georgia Power customers over the Republican-dominated commission’s decisions to raise rates in recent years.
Pridemore was originally slated to run for reelection in 2024, but her term was extended by the General Assembly after a legal challenge to Georgia’s statewide elections for PSC seats that delayed elections.
In a news release, Pridemore said her decision not to seek reelection came after “deep reflection” and “thoughtful conversations with my family, colleagues and trusted advisors.”
https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/02/republican-wont-seek-reelection-to-georgia-public-service-commission/