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FEC to lose quorum after another commissioner resigns

  • The Federal Election Commission lost its quorum on April 30, 2025, after Republican Commissioner Allen Dickerson resigned, halting most agency business.
  • This outcome followed previous resignations and firings, including Republican Sean Cooksey in January and Democrat Ellen Weintraub in February, leaving three commissioners without replacements.
  • The FEC requires four commissioners for decisions like enforcing election laws, issuing guidance, and voting on investigations, but President Trump has not nominated successors despite the lengthy confirmation process.
  • Michael Beckel said the FEC is now "a watchdog without a bark or bite," highlighting the agency's inability to act without a quorum, while Democratic Commissioner Dara Lindenbaum expects quorum restoration "soon-ish."
  • The FEC's paralysis raises concerns over enforcement of campaign finance laws, possibly increasing corruption risks amid ongoing political polarization and delayed nominations.
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KEYT broke the news in on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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