Republican John E. Atkins received a majority of the votes cast in Louisiana’s Public Service Commission District 5 election Tuesday, Nov. 3, defeating Democrat James Edward Green, according to unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.
With all 24 parishes and 869 Election Day precincts reporting, Atkins received 161,038 votes (59%), compared with 111,188 votes (41%) for Green.
Atkins finished 49,850 votes ahead of Green in the two-candidate contest, which drew a total of 272,226 votes across the district.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission regulates public utilities and certain other service providers operating in the state. The five-member commission oversees matters including utility rates and service regulations within its jurisdiction.
Public Service Commission — District 5
Reporting: Early and absentee complete — 24 of 24 parishes | Election Day — 869 of 869 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| John E. Atkins (REP) | 161,038 | 59% |
| James Edward Green (DEM) | 111,188 | 41% |
| Total | 272,226 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 46.7%
All District Precincts Reporting
The unofficial results show Atkins receiving a majority of the votes cast throughout the district, securing 59% of the total compared with Green’s 41%.
With all 869 precincts reporting, the race does not require a runoff based on the reported totals.
Public Service Commission District 5 covers portions of Louisiana represented by 24 parishes in this election. The vote totals reflect the entire district, not any individual parish.
All results are unofficial and remain subject to certification by the appropriate election authorities.
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State — Unofficial Election Results, Nov. 3, 2026.