Shelia Edwards

Shelia Edwards is a candidate for Public Service Commissioner District 5 Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Georgia.

Business owner, publicist, and publisher in Mableton, GA, GA

Also running: Bobby Mehan, Carolyn Tatum Roddy, Joshua Aaron Tolbert, Angelia Pressley, Craig L Cupid.

Shelia Edwards is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission, District 5, in the 2026 primary election. Her campaign emphasizes putting “People Before Profits” and restoring “Real Service” to the commission. With a Bachelor's in Journalism, her professional background includes being a business owner, publicist, and publisher. She has extensive experience in public affairs and communications, having served as interim executive director of the Georgia House Democratic caucus, district director for a state representative, and held leadership roles in county and city government communications. Her policy positions advocate for protecting communities, lowering energy costs, accelerating the clean energy transition, ensuring fair contributions from corporate users, and preventing excessive utility rate hikes for families.