Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams is back with a clear message for Georgians ahead of the state’s upcoming election: vote early and vote for change.
In a new Instagram post and video, Abrams revealed she has already cast her early ballot, and encouraged others to do the same before Oct. 31 or on Election Day, Nov. 4.
Her focus this time isn’t on the governor’s mansion, but on an often-overlooked race that directly affects Georgians’ wallets, the Public Service Commission (PSC).
“The Public Service Commission is responsible for controlling our power rates, our utility bill rates,” Abrams said in the video. “Yet the current Republican members of the Public Service Commission have raised our rates six times in the last two years.”
Abrams then threw her support behind Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson, two Democratic candidates aiming to unseat Republican incumbents on the powerful five-member commission.
“Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson are ready to change that,” Abrams urged. “Let’s take our power back and get our power bills under control.”
Power Politics: Why the PSC Race Matters
While the Public Service Commission typically flies under the radar, Abrams’ renewed attention to it highlights just how deeply the body’s decisions impact everyday Georgians. The PSC regulates Georgia’s electricity, gas, and telecommunications rates, including those set by Georgia Power, the state’s dominant utility company.
In recent years, residents have faced repeated rate hikes, a trend critics say reflects a lack of oversight and accountability. Abrams’ post underscores that frustration, framing the issue as one of economic justice rather than just partisan politics.
The Broader Strategy Behind Abrams’ Message
For Abrams, who built her national reputation as a champion for voting access and economic fairness, this latest effort aligns with her long-running mission: empowering Georgians to connect their votes to tangible issues.
By spotlighting the PSC, she’s encouraging civic participation. She is also drawing attention to how state-level offices can have real, measurable effects on citizens’ daily lives.
Her message to “take our power back” is a play on both the literal and metaphorical meaning of the word power, calling for political and economic empowerment in the same breath.
A Call to Action for Early Voters
Abrams’ post also directs voters to peachvote.com, a nonpartisan voter information site providing details about polling locations, early voting hours, and registration verification.
Georgia voters can cast their ballots early through Oct. 31, or wait until Election Day, Nov. 4.
Abrams’ reminder serves as part of a broader Democratic push to drive early voter turnout, a strategy that has proven decisive in past Georgia elections.
As the PSC race heats up, Abrams’ message cuts through the noise of national politics, urging voters to focus on something far more immediate: the cost of keeping the lights on.
