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Commissioners

The six Commissioners, no more than three of whom may represent the same political party, are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Commissioners serve full time and are responsible for administering and enforcing the Federal Election Campaign Act. They generally meet twice a week, once in closed session to discuss matters that, by law, must remain confidential, and once in a meeting open to the public. At these meetings, they formulate policy and vote on significant legal and administrative matters.

Commissioner Steven T. Walther

Steven T. Walther
Chairman

  Commissioner Matthew S. Petersen

Matthew S. Petersen
Vice Chairman

Commissioner Cynthia L. Bauerly

Cynthia L. Bauerly
Commissioner

  Commissioner Caroline C. Hunter

Caroline C. Hunter
Commissioner

Commissioner Donald F. McGahn

Donald F. McGahn II
Commissioner

  Commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub

Ellen L. Weintraub
Commissioner