The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is set to have fewer members than necessary for a quorum following the resignation of a second commissioner from the body this year.

Commissioner Allen Dickerson, a Republican, announced his decision to step down effective Wednesday evening at the FEC’s meeting earlier in the day. He was nominated by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate to serve on the commission in 2020, with his term set to expire April 30 of this year.

Dickerson’s resignation is particularly consequential because it will prevent the FEC from being able to conduct business on various issues, including issuing........

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