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Georgia Public Service Commission District 5

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026

General election

RepublicanFirst-time candidateLicensed professional engineer

Josh Tolbert is a licensed professional engineer with a Ph.D. running for Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 for the first time. He emphasizes technical expertise, ratepayer protection, and affordable energy.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateBusiness owner

Shelia Edwards is a business owner and community advocate running for the Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 for the first time. She supports protecting consumers from utility rate increases, ensuring the PSC regulates companies in the public interest, and prioritizing affordable energy for families and seniors. Edwards emphasizes consumer protection and accountability.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidateUniversity professor

Angelia Pressley is a Democratic candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Bobby Mehan is a Republican candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAttorney at law

Carolyn Roddy is a Republican candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

Craig Cupid is a Democratic candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedLicensed professional engineer

Josh Tolbert is a licensed professional engineer with a Ph.D. running for Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 for the first time. He emphasizes technical expertise, ratepayer protection, and affordable energy.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedBusiness owner

Shelia Edwards is a business owner and community advocate running for the Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 for the first time. She supports protecting consumers from utility rate increases, ensuring the PSC regulates companies in the public interest, and prioritizing affordable energy for families and seniors. Edwards emphasizes consumer protection and accountability.

From the candidate’s published profile

Primary runoff

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Bobby Mehan is a Republican candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedLicensed professional engineer

Josh Tolbert is a licensed professional engineer with a Ph.D. running for Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 for the first time. He emphasizes technical expertise, ratepayer protection, and affordable energy.

From the candidate’s published profile

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