Public Service Commissioner, Place 1
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
James O. Gordon
Democratic · declared
James O. Gordon is a chiropractor, former Alabama state representative, and the 2026 Democratic nominee for Alabama Public Service Commissioner, Place 1.
Matt Gentry
Republican · declared
Matt Gentry is the Cullman County Sheriff and the 2026 Republican nominee for Alabama Public Service Commissioner, Place 1.
Election sources
Source: sos.alabama.gov
Source: sos.alabama.gov
Source: sos.alabama.gov