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Utility Elections Shift Amid Rising Electricity Prices in Arizona, Alabama

4/6/2026

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Rising electricity prices are reshaping utility elections in Arizona and Alabama.
In Arizona, Salt River Project elections draw influence from Turning Point Action and the Jane Fonda Climate PAC as turnout exceeds 22,000 ballots.
In Alabama, lawmakers expanded the Public Service Commission from three to seven members to address high power rates.
Critics, including Democratic candidate Doug Jones, say the changes are politically motivated.

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Story summary

Rising electricity prices are reshaping utility elections in Arizona and Alabama.
In Arizona, Salt River Project elections draw influence from Turning Point Action and the Jane Fonda Climate PAC as turnout exceeds 22,000 ballots.
In Alabama, lawmakers expanded the Public Service Commission from three to seven members to address high power rates.
Critics, including Democratic candidate Doug Jones, say the changes are politically motivated.