Public Service Commission

Local Roundup: Early PSC runoff voting continues through Friday

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Early voting for the Democratic primary runoff for the Public Service Commission continues through Friday, July 11 at the Oglethorpe County Board of Elections. Only those who cast a Democratic ballot or didn’t vote in the primary election on June 17 are eligible to vote in the runoff election.
Oglethorpe County Elections Supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller asks "Where are all the voters?" the morning of the special election at the county elections office on June 17. Though Election Day turnout was slow, Election Assistant Steve McCannon said the county was ahead of other parts of the state in early voting. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Oglethorpe County Elections Supervisor Marilyn Huff-Waller asks "Where are all the voters?" the morning of the special election at the county elections office on June 17. Though Election Day turnout was slow, Election Assistant Steve McCannon said the county was ahead of other parts of the state in early voting. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

Turnout is low for special election

Zach Leggio
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
A special election Tuesday cemented primary choices for the Public Service Commission and an open seat on the Winterville City Council, despite low turnout. Tim Echols won the Republican primary for District 2 of the Public Service Commission statewide, with 85.