Tricia Pridemore
GA-11 Republican nominee?
$103.6K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundGeorgia Public Service Commissioner (District 5)
EducationKennesaw State University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsTricia Pridemore is a Republican public official and businesswoman who has served on the Georgia Public Service Commission (District 5) since 2018 and has been the Commission’s chair since July 2021. She was appointed to the PSC in 2018 and later elected to a full term in the 2018 general election. She has a background in marketing technology and consulting and has been active in energy regulation leadership, including serving as president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners in 2024. She is a candidate for the U.S. House in Georgia’s 11th congressional district (2026).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-business economic development policies, emphasizing tax incentives and low-cost energy to attract investment and local tax revenue; has voted in favor of utility expansion tied to data-center growth and framed such projects as increasing local property tax bases that fund schools and infrastructure.
Healthcare
Opposes nationalized health care and has characterized the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) as a threat to the traditional healthcare model. Expresses preference for limiting government involvement in health care decisions and preserving physician-led care rather than expanding federal programs.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has an established pro-life record and has received endorsements from national pro-life groups; she has described herself as a defender of unborn children and has engaged with pro-life advocacy activities. Her campaign materials emphasize conservative positions but do not detail specific abortion-policy exceptions on the campaign site.
Climate & Energy
Supports diversified energy generation that includes natural gas, nuclear, solar, and coal; emphasizes conservative, market-oriented solutions and deregulation while praising Georgia’s business-friendly energy environment. Expresses skepticism about alarmism over climate change and has promoted regulatory approaches favorable to utilities and traditional energy sources alongside limited solar programs.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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