GA-11 Republican nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationKennesaw State University (BA)
Notable personal detailsTricia Pridemore is a Republican politician and businesswoman who has served on the Georgia Public Service Commission (District 5) since being appointed on 2018-02-21 and elected in 2018. She has chaired the commission (beginning in 2021) and served as president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (2024–2025). She is a Kennesaw State University graduate and previously worked in technology/consulting and workforce development, including leading the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development. In 2026, she filed to run for the U.S. House in Georgia’s 11th Congressional District.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-business, conservative economic policies focused on keeping energy and utility rates low, promoting a favorable business climate for job growth, and bringing conservative solutions to economic challenges. Emphasizes job creation and directing infrastructure investment to attract businesses. Positions align with reducing costs for businesses and consumers rather than advocating tax increases or wealth-redistribution policies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Position aligns with pro-life policies; has received endorsement from a national pro-life organization and has been presented publicly as a candidate who will work to reduce and ultimately end abortion access.
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Climate & Energy
Supports a reliability-first, diversified energy portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, solar and coal while emphasizing grid resilience and market-driven solutions rather than aggressive emissions mandates. Has regulated and voted on utility resource decisions as a Georgia Public Service Commissioner with repeated focus on reliability for customers and accommodating industrial load growth (e.g., data centers).
News
Tricia Pridemore is in the news because she is running in the crowded Republican primary for Georgia's 11th congressional district. The race is still undecided, with Pridemore competing against staffer Rob Adkerson and neurologist John Cowan for the seat opened by Barry Loudermilk's retirement. The contest could still go to a runoff if no candidate wins a majority.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Tricia Pridemore for GA-11 Republican nominee?
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America
Public endorsement
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America endorsed Tricia Pridemore in GA-11.
Winning for Women Action Fund
Political organization
Winning for Women Action Fund endorsed Tricia Pridemore in GA-11.
Governor Deal
Elected official
Governor Deal endorsed Tricia Pridemore's campaign for Georgia's 11th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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