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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

Commissioners

The six Commissioners, no more than three of whom may represent the same political party, are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

Commissioners serve six-year, alternating terms, which expire in odd-numbered years. Commissioners serving expired terms may choose to remain until they are replaced.

The affirmative vote of four members of the Commission is required for the Commission to take any action.

The Chairman for calendar year 2024 is Sean J. Cooksey.

Commissioner Nominated by Term expiring Replaced
James E. Trainor III President Trump on February 27, 2020 April 30, 2023 Commissioner Matthew S. Petersen
Dara Lindenbaum President Biden on February 3, 2022 April 30, 2027 Commissioner Steven T. Walther
Shana M. Broussard President Trump on October 30, 2020 April 30, 2023 Commissioner Ann M. Ravel
Sean J. Cooksey President Trump on October 30, 2020 April 30, 2021 Commissioner Lee E. Goodman
Allen Dickerson President Trump on September 16, 2020 April 30, 2025 Commissioner Caroline C. Hunter
Ellen L. Weintraub President Bush on December 9, 2002 April 30, 2007 Commissioner Karl J. Sandstrom

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This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.