On April 30, Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioner Allen J. Dickerson announced his departure from the Commission. Dickerson, confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a term ending April 30, 2025, chose to depart on April 30 rather than wait for another commissioner to be appointed.

The FEC now only has three commissioners, Republican Vice-Chairman James E. “Trey” Trainor, and Commissioners Shana M. Broussard and Dara Lindenbaum, both members of the Democratic Party.

The FEC requires at least four commissioners to agree on any official action. No more than three commissioners can be from the same party. As it stands, because all decisions must have four commissioners’ vote, no official action can be made by the FEC until the president nominates and the Senate confirms another commissioner.

Additionally, the Commission elected Commissioner Shana M. Broussard to serve as Chair of the Commission for the remainder of 2025, effective July 1. Commissioner James E. “Trey” Trainor, III will continue to serve as Vice-Chairman.