February 12, 2026 •
A FEC Quorum May Be Restored with New Presidential Nominations
On February 11, President Donald J. Trump nominated two members of the Republican Party, Ashley Stow and Andrew Woodson, to serve as commissioners on the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Since April 30, 2025, the FEC has not had a quorum of four commissioners. […]
On February 11, President Donald J. Trump nominated two members of the Republican Party, Ashley Stow and Andrew Woodson, to serve as commissioners on the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Since April 30, 2025, the FEC has not had a quorum of four commissioners. Three of the six seats on the FEC became vacant when Commissioner Allen J. Dickerson resigned. Because all decisions must have four commissioners’ votes, no official action has been made by the FEC since then. Additionally, since October 3, 2025, when Commissioner James E. “Trey” Trainor III officially resigned, the FEC has had only two commissioners, Shana M. Broussard and Dara Lindenbaum, both members of the Democratic Party. No more than three commissioners of the six commission seats can be from the same party. The two newly announced nominees must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. While a quorum will be restored if they are both confirmed, two seats on the commission will remain vacant.
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