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Voters Make Governors, Regulators Answer for High Power Bills
Voters in several states will decide who oversees utility bills during elections shaped by affordability concerns.
Utility regulators are on the ballot in nine states, including Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
These regulators approve or reject rate increases, while proposals include rate freezes, more energy assistance, and special rates for large users.
Incumbent regulators have faced setbacks, but Thomas said an anti-incumbency wave would not guarantee immediate relief for consumers.