Upcoming Election on November 4
The 2025 General Election ballot features a countywide referendum, a statewide race, and municipal seats up for election in three of Oconee's four municipalities.
ESPLOST Referendum
A referendum on the continuation of a 1% Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) is on the ballot. Currently, the total sales tax in Oconee is 8%. If ESPLOST is approved, the sales tax will remain at 8%. If it is denied, the sales tax will decrease to 7% when the current ESPLOST expires at the end of 2026.
- Oconee County Schools has an information page about ESPLOST.
- Previous stories by retired journalism professor Lee Becker can be found on The Oconee Enterprise website and his blog.
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
- Democrat Alicia M.
Author's summary: The 2025 General Election ballot features key races and a referendum.
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