December 13, 2024 •
Ellen L. Weintraub Elected Chair of FEC
On December 12, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) elected Vice Chair Ellen L. Weintraub as chair for 2025.
Weintraub will replace current Chairman Sean J. Cooksey. The chair is a rotating, one-year position.
Also, Commissioner James E. “Trey” Trainor, III was elected to the position of vice chair.
Vice Chair Weintraub has served on the FEC since 2002.
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