Eric Hoskins

Political party affiliation: Libertarian Candidate running for Georgia Public Service Commission.

Incumbent or Political Novice: Hoskins is the new kid on the block as he is battling incumbent Tim Echols.

Experience: Hoskins is running for election for the first time. He is trying to unseat Tim Echols, who held the seat since 2011. Republicans have been in control since 1993.

Major Platform Points: As a libertarian, Hoskins is looking for economic freedom and limited government interference. His platform is reducing regulations on public utilities.

Major Challenges: The major challenge is going against regulations on public utilities.