PSC Elections

Public Service Commission (PSC) elections are underway! The seven PSC Commissioners have a crucial job—protecting the public from powerful monopoly utility interests. When power companies want to raise your energy bill or build a fossil fuel plant in your town, the PSC has the final call. We need qualified, well-educated, unbiased Commissioners to do this job.

Elections Process

PSC elections are run by the Public Utilities Review Committee (PURC), a committee of senators and representatives at the South Carolina Statehouse. PURC reviews candidate applications, administers a written exam, and holds public interviews. PURC then certifies a slate of candidates, and the entire South Carolina General Assembly votes on that slate.

As you can see, PSC elections are different from elections for lawmakers—Commissioners are more like judges than senators or representatives. The best way you can make your voice heard is to contact your South Carolina elected officials, who ultimately vote on the PSC.

Spring 2025 Elections

PSC seats are divided up by congressional district. The following seats are currently up for reelection in spring 2025:

Congressional District 2 – Florence Belser
Congressional District 4 – Vacant
Congressional District 6 – Justin Williams

See below for a tentative election schedule. All dates are subject to change. Read more here.

Friday, March 28 – Application window closes at noon
Week of March 31 – Interviews begin
Friday, April 11 – Written exam
Week of April 14 – Public hearing
Week of April 21 – Report certifying candidates for election issued
Thursday, May 1 – Election by General Assembly

The timeline for elections for Congressional Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 is not yet known.

For a district map and list of current Commissioners, visit the PSC website.