James Slaton “Jason” Shaw Jr. is an American politician from the state of Georgia. Since 2019, he has served on the Georgia Public Service Commission District 1 seat as a Republican. Previously, he served as a representative from the 176th District in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2018.[1]
Shaw graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He served in several positions in business and civic associations in his native Lanier County, including as president of the local Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. He succeeded his father, Jay Shaw, in the state house in 2011, albeit as a Republican as opposed to his father who served as a Democrat.[2] In the House he served as Chairman of the Appropriations Transportation Committee and the Industry and Labor Committee, as well as chairman of the bipartisan Georgia Legislative Rural Caucus.[1]
Shaw was appointed to the Public Service Commission in 2018 by Brian Kemp to replace third-term incumbent Doug Everett, who had announced his resignation.[3] Shaw was sworn in on January 3, 2019. He won election to a full six-year term in 2020, defeating Democrat Robert Bryant with 50.11% of the vote and avoiding a runoff.[4]
References
- ^ a b “Commissioner Jason Shaw”. State of Georgia Public Service Commission.
- ^ Dean Poling (November 3, 2010). “Shaw follows in dad’s footsteps”. The Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ^ Lynn Page, ed. (December 2018). “Commissioner Everett Announces Retirement” (PDF). The PSC Pulse. Georgia Public Service Commission. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ^ “November 3, 2020 General Election”. Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
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