Shelia Edwards
Protecting the “pocketbooks” of Georgians
Shelia Edwards, a Cobb County resident, community advocate, and business owner, is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission, District 5. She is running to stop endless rate hikes, protect consumers, and hold utility companies accountable.
Shelia brings a strong record of leadership, advocacy, and proven campaign experience, with work spanning the local, state, and federal levels. She has served in senior leadership roles within Georgia’s Democratic infrastructure - helping to strengthen and expand the Democratic message while delivering real results for communities across the state.
Shelia will put “People Before Profits” and
give power back to Georgia ratepayers
Why This Race Matters
This election changes everything.
This race will decide whether Georgia finally has a Public Service Commission majority willing to stand up to corporate power, or whether unchecked rate hikes continue.
With two Democrats already elected, this third seat determines the future of energy affordability, consumer protection, and clean energy in Georgia.
Ratepayers across the state are demanding change. Shelia Edwards is ready to deliver it for Georgians!
The Status Quo Is Failing Georgians
Between 2022 and 2025, the Republican members of the Public Service Commission voted six times to raise Georgia Power rates—driving bills up by nearly 40%. While families across Georgia struggled to keep up, Georgia Power reported record profits.
These rate hikes are the direct result of decisions made by the current Republican majority, and we cannot allow that pattern to continue. With the election of Peter Hubbard and Dr. Alicia Johnson, we have an opportunity to create a new direction for the PSC. What we need now is a third vote—a decisive voice to stand up for Georgia’s families and hold utilities accountable.
I am running to be that critical third vote—to change the trajectory of the Public Service Commission and put the ‘public’ back in public service. With your help and voter, I will change this direction.
Shelia Edwards is the Clear Choice for Change.
Georgians deserve a Public Service Commissioner who puts people first—not utility shareholders.
Shelia Edwards is running on a bold 4-point platform to end rubber-stamping, protect ratepayers, and deliver real accountability—while building a clear, affordable energy future for our state.
In 2022, Shelia ran in a statewide Democratic primary for the Public Service Commission, winning a three-person race outright—without a runoff—and carrying every district across Georgia. That election was later removed from the November ballot following a legal challenge.
Now, Shelia is running again to help secure the critical third vote on the Public Service Commission—bringing balance, accountability, and an end to constant rate hikes.
Shelia Edwards is the only candidate in this race with experience running, and winning, a competitive Democratic Public Service Commission primary in Georgia.
In 2022, she won a three-way primary outright with no runoff, proving her ability to build coalitions, win tough races, and connect with voters across the state.
She brings proven leadership, deep policy knowledge, and the urgency this moment demands.
A Proven Leader Who Knows
How to Win
The Issues
Utility Bill Affordability
No more endless rate hikes.
Families deserve fair, affordable utility bills.
Data Center Accountability
Large corporate energy users must pay their fair share, not pass costs onto communities.
Climate & Clean Energy
Bold action to protect communities, lower long-term costs, and accelerate the clean energy transition.
“If we win this third seat, everything changes.
The era of rubber-stamping rate hikes will end, and Georgians will finally have a commissioner who votes for people, not corporations.”
— Shelia Edwards
This Is Our Moment
This election will decide who controls decisions that affect every household in Georgia.
Join us and help put people before profits and put “real service” back into the Public Service Commission.