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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 Chair for calendar year 2020 is Caroline C. Hunter.

Commissioner Nominated by Term expiring Replaced
Caroline C. Hunter President Bush on May 6, 2008 April 30, 2013 Commissioner Michael E. Toner
Steven T. Walther President Bush on December 16, 2005. He served as a recess appointee on the Commission from January 2006 through December 2007. April 30, 2009 Commissioner Scott E. Thomas
James E. Trainor III President Trump on February 27, 2020 April 30, 2023 Commissioner Matthew S. Petersen
Ellen L. Weintraub December 9, 2002 April 30, 2007

From the FEC Record

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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.

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