2025 General Election Ballot Preview
The upcoming November 4 election features a countywide referendum, a statewide race, and municipal seats up for election in three of Oconee's four municipalities.
ESPLOST Referendum
A 1% Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) continuation is on the ballot. Currently, the total sales tax in Oconee is 8%. If approved, the sales tax will remain at 8%; if denied, it will decrease to 7% when the current ESPLOST expires at the end of 2026.
Public Service Commission Election
Two members of the Georgia Public Service Commission, which regulates telecommunications, electric, and natural gas services, are up for election. For Public Service Commission District 2, the candidates are Incumbent Republican Tim Echols and Democrat Alicia M.
For more information on ESPLOST, visit OCS information page or read previous stories by retired journalism professor Lee Becker on his blog and The Oconee Enterprise website.
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Author's summary: The 2025 General Election ballot features key races and a referendum.