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The FEC Is Down to Three Commissioners. Here’s Why That Matters.
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The FEC Is Down to Three Commissioners. Here’s Why That Matters.

Last week, the Federal Election Commission lost its quorum when Commissioner Allen Dickerson resigned. By law, the FEC is composed of six commissioners, appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, with no more than three commissioners from the same political party to ensure bipartisan representation. To conduct business, they need four members for a quorum.

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