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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. Commissioners serve six-year, alternating terms, which expire in odd-numbered years. Commissioners serving expired terms may choose to remain until they are replaced. The affirmative vote of four members of the Commission is required for the Commission to take any action. The Chairman for calendar year 2024 is Sean J. Cooksey.
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                            ReplacedJames E. Trainor III
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Commissioner Matthew S. PetersenDara Lindenbaum
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
                                    President Biden on February 3, 2022
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Commissioner Steven T. WaltherShana M. Broussard
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
                                    President Trump on October 30, 2020
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Commissioner Ann M. RavelSean J. Cooksey
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
                                    President Trump on October 30, 2020
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
                                    April 30, 2021
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
                                    Commissioner Lee E. GoodmanAllen Dickerson
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
                                    President Trump on September 16, 2020
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
                                    April 30, 2025
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
                                    Commissioner Caroline C. HunterEllen L. Weintraub
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
                                    President Bush on December 9, 2002
                                
                            
                        
                    
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Commissioner Karl J. Sandstrom
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