Public Service Commissioner, Place 2
November 3, 2026 · Alabama · Statewide · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 48 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 5,086,768 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 5,086,768) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 48.54, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Public Service Commissioner is responsible for:
- Setting the rates utilities may charge for electricity, gas, water, or phone service
- Deciding whether utilities may build new plants and power lines
- Handling customer complaints about utility companies
- Making sure utility service stays safe and reliable
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Cost of Living Reduction, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Jim Zig Zeigler
Republican · declared
Jim Zig Zeigler is a former Alabama State Auditor and the 2026 Republican nominee for Alabama Public Service Commissioner, Place 2.
Records: Cost of Living Reduction 1 for
Sheila D. McNeil
Democratic · declared
Sheila D. McNeil is chair of the Madison County Democratic Party and the 2026 Democratic nominee for Alabama Public Service Commissioner, Place 2.
Records: Cost of Living Reduction 1 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for
Election sources
Source: sos.alabama.gov
Source: sos.alabama.gov
Source: sos.alabama.gov