For as little as $3 a month, you can help us keep you in the loop about your community. Loeffler is a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and firmly opposes every effort to limit gun rights, according to her campaign website. And Lauren “Bubba” McDonald was re-seated on the PSC during that 2008 election for another 6 years, and then re-elected handily in 2014, in a race against Democratic Party challenger Daniel Blackman. He will focus on fighting for affordable health care, for the dignity of working people, and voting rights. In a District 4 runoff for public service commissioner, Republican incumbent Lauren “Bubba” McDonald Jr. faces Democratic challenger Daniel Blackman. Want Decaturish delivered to your inbox every day? Ossoff is running against Perdue in the regular Senate runoff election. He opposed the defund the police movement, co-sponsored a bill that would ensure police are represented in the communities they serve, and is a strong supporter of the First Step Act which removes mandatory minimums for first-time, nonviolent drug offenders, according to his campaign website. Lauren W. McDonald, III is the product of a family where service, honor and duty are cornerstone principals. Brian Kemp on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Athens, Ga. Reduce bureaucracy to create job opportunities. She has co-sponsored four abortion bills and is endorsed by the Susan B. Anthony List, a leading pro-life nonprofit organization. his commissioner page on the Public Service Commission website. The third bill would repeal a ban on certain veterans from owning and acquiring guns, according to the Saporta Report. If you appreciate having coverage of our local elections and Elections Board, please sign up to become a paying supporter. If you like what we do, consider becoming a paid supporter. Georgia Pubic Service Commissioner Lauren "Bubba'" McDonald (left) sings as he stands on stage with Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle and then-Republican nominee for Georgia Gov. McDonald, a funeral home owner, has a platform that includes a priority to “protect the rate payers, keep the regulated companies in check and maintain low energy costs in Georgia,” The Augusta Chronicle reported. Data from the Georgia Secretary of State's website shows that with 98.11% of the total precincts in the state reporting, incumbent Kelly Loeffler is trailing Raphael Warnock and that incumbent David Perdue is ahead of Jon Osoff. Also in this series we profile Daniel Blackman, the Democratic candidate in the same race. Both of Georgia’s U.S. Senate seats and a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission are on the ballot for the Jan. 5 runoff elections. To support us, click here. His biggest priorities are protecting his family and serving his community. Over the past four years, Perdue has been a strong ally of President Donald Trump, his campaign website says. With most votes counted, Lauren “Bubba” McDonald is the only Republican who appears to have won out of three statewide runoffs. Republican McDonald is a solar enthusiast. He is a community leader, impact investor and policy advisor and is focused on environmental justice, public health, and political empowerment to uplift the most vulnerable communities, according to Blackman’s campaign website. “That will impose accountability where officers or departments or prosecutors or judges engage in brutality, profiling, or where there’s race or class bias in policing, prosecution, sentencing, incarceration,” a campaign spokesperson said. McDonald defeated Democrat Daniel Blackman in a runoff after falling short of a majority in the November general election. “As he says, it’s time for politicians to appreciate the limits of their own knowledge and let health experts guide our response to this pandemic,” a campaign spokesperson said. “He is running for office because he believes Georgians need a U.S. The commission aimed to address renewable energy and public health issues in disadvantaged communities, his website says. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder Stewardship and service to others are part of Lauren’s DNA, which is why he chose to pursue his business as a Funeral Director after spending 22 years in the role of first responder, Firefighter and EMT. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Warnock was the youngest pastor selected to serve at the historic church, his campaign website states. Georgia Public Service Commissioners Lauren "Bubba" McDonald, left, and Commissioner Jason Shaw embrace at an November Republican election rally at the Baldwin County Airport leading up to the Nov. 3 election. All of our elections coverage can be found at Decaturishvotes.com. [adsanity id=”59104″ align=”alignleft” /] [adsanity id=”56211″ align=”alignright” /], Public Service Commission District 4 Seat. The … Republican incumbent Lauren “Bubba” McDonald will face Democratic challenger Daniel Blackman. Lauren “Bubba” McDonald It was Bubba McDonald who, in 2012, traveled to Germany at the invitation of a private solar company to observe how that country does renewable energy; Bubba McDonald who came home with a plan for Georgia to catch up with Germany’s progress. [adsanity id=”56022″ align=”aligncenter” /], [adsanity id=”59106″ align=”alignleft” /]  [adsanity id=”52166″ align=”alignright” /], To advertise with Decaturish, click here or email advertise@decaturish.com. If elected for a second term, Perdue listed rebuilding the economy and passing policing legislation as top priorities, according to the AJC in an in-depth article about the senator. “Jon is running to ensure every Georgian has great health care, to deliver historic investments in clean energy and infrastructure, to rebuild this economy so working families and small businesses thrive, and to root out corruption so the government serves the people — not private interests with legions of lobbyists,” a campaign spokesperson said. * Decaturish.com is not a 501-c-3 organization. He discussed his support of expanding access to health care and encouraged people to get out and vote. Blackman is supportive of bringing high-speed internet to all Georgia counties, securing the electric grid against threats and strengthening utility assistance programs. ATLANTA — Veteran Georgia Public Service Commissioner Lauren “Bubba” McDonald withstood a challenge from Democrat Daniel Blackman Tuesday, winning re-election to a six-year term. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jon Ossoff visits downtown Lithonia, Dec. 5, 2020. Photo by Dean Hesse. On November 3, 2020 neither candidate in this race secured the 50% of the vote necessary for victory under state law, and therefore this election is … Eighty-two-year-old Lauren ‘Bubba’ McDonald Jr. has won reelection to the state’s public-service commission. “In the Senate, Jon will empower the medical experts to lead with a strong federal response to get this pandemic under control and so we can begin to rebuild.”. District 4 includes more … Help us provide you with free, quality local news. Blackman previously served on an Environment Policy Commission that was co-sponsored by members of the United States Congress. Since 2013, Ossoff has served as the CEO of Insight TWI, a media production company that investigates corruption, organized crime and war crimes for international news organizations, according to his campaign website. “As Senator, he would fight to preserve and improve the Affordable Care Act, work to ensure protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and act on behalf of Georgians to pass urgently needed COVID relief,” a campaign spokesperson said. Daniel Blackman is the democratic candidate running for the state’s Public Service Commission. Sears started questioning the candidates by asking each candidate who they are and why they want to serve on the PSC. Ensure that local control remains a priority to keep resources here at home. Before taking over Insight TWI, Ossoff was a national security aide for Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson. A statement released in February described the bills as “three common-sense bills that protect and expand the freedoms of gun-owners,” according to the Saporta Report. Website Design by. In a District 4 runoff for public service commissioner, Republican incumbent Lauren "Bubba" McDonald Jr. faces Democratic challenger Daniel Blackman. The PSC regulates Georgia’s utilities, including telephone service, natural gas, and electricity. If you appreciate our work on this story, please become a paying supporter. McDonald was first appointed to the public service commission to fill a vacancy, serving from 1998 to 2002. Decaturish reached out to McDonald and he declined to comment. Sen. David Perdue is one of the incumbent Republican senators from Georgia. He understands that there are places all across our state — from underserved communities of color in South Georgia to rural North Georgia towns suffering losing access to health care, that are looking for someone to fight for them,” a campaign spokesperson said. He was elected once again t… Longtime Public Service Commissioner Lauren “Bubba” McDonald took an easy majority of votes in Oconee County in a runoff election Tuesday with Democrat Daniel Blackman. Photo by Zoe Seiler. He is focused on health care, clean energy and the economy, among other issues. He is committed to providing law enforcement with the resources they need to keep communities safe. Hailey McDonald . One bill allows a qualified person to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows for concealed firearms. He believes this is the first step toward tackling the country’s spiraling debt and fast-depleting Medicare and Social Security trust funds, the AJC reported. He views these issues as major threats to the country’s economic security. Jon Ossoff is a Democratic nominee to the U.S. Senate running against Perdue. His race against the 81 year old incumbent, Lauren “Bubba” McDonald, Jr. was unexpectedly competitive. During the general election cycle, Blackman described himself as a community person who would offer more of a balanced approach. Loeffler is unapologetically pro-life, her campaign website says. He and Demcratic candidate Jon Ossoff share the slogan of health, jobs, and justice. Lynx....grief therapy dog The Rev. Your support keeps our content free for everyone. Fight for more proactive transportation and infrastructure solutions for our district. As a Republican and Conservative, Lauren is well-aligned with the values of our district. In this blog, we examine the policies and positions of Lauren “Bubba” McDonald, the Republican candidate running for District 4 on Georgia’s Public Service Commission.