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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Public Service Commission (PSC) District 3 primary runoff between Democrats Peter Hubbard and Keisha Sean Waites is off to a low turnoff.
Only 72 ballots had been cast in Rockdale County on Monday, July 7, the first day of the early voting period, Rockdale County’s Supervisor Elections Cynthia Willingham reported. There are 65, 451 active voters in Rockdale, Willingham stated.
The Early Voting period runs July 7-11. The final day that voters can cast ballots in the primary runoff is on Tuesday, July 15. The Democratic winner will then advance to the the Nov. 5, 2025 general primary to face Republican Fitz Johnson.
Georgia Democrats and others have been working to drum up interest in the race, announcing key voting dates and candidate forums. State Rep. Rhonda Taylor, who represents Rockdale residents, held a virtual town hall on July 1 for voters to hear from the two candidates to discuss their campaign platforms.
The District 3 PSC seat covers much of metro Atlanta, including DeKalb, Fulton and Rockdale counties.
The PSC, comprised of five seats statewide seats, is responsible for regulating Georgia’s utilities (electricity and natural gas), setting utility rates for the state’s consumers, approving infrastructure projects such as power plants and and natural gas pipelines.
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