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Public Service Commissioner District 5
Public Service Commissioner
District 5
General
Election day: November 3, 2026
Open seat
seat filled mid-term by appointment (2026-09-05); successor is not on the 2026 ballot
Seat currently held by
Stan Wise
, seated by appointment September 2026. Not seeking this seat in 2026.
Candidates
Shelia Edwards
D · Public Service Commissioner District 5
JT
Josh Tolbert
R · Public Service Commissioner District 5
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