Allen Dickerson

Allen Joseph Dickerson is an American attorney who has been a Republican member of the Federal Election Commission since December 17, 2020.

Allen Dickerson
Chair of the Federal Election Commission
In office
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byShana M. Broussard
Succeeded byDara Lindenbaum
Commissioner of the Federal Election Commission
Assumed office
December 17, 2020
PresidentDonald Trump
Joe Biden
Preceded byCaroline C. Hunter
Personal details
EducationYale College
New York University (J.D.)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army Reserve
RankCaptain
UnitJudge Advocate General's Corps

Education

Dickerson received his undergraduate degree from Yale College and his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law.[1]

Dickerson was an Associate with Kirkland & Ellis. He was also the Legal Director at the Institute for Free Speech, where he led a nationwide First Amendment litigation practice. He is a Judge Advocate General's Corps Captain in the United States Army Reserve.[1] His writings have appeared in various publications, including the Harvard Business Law Review, Naval Law Review, Toledo Law Review, Campaigns & Elections, and USA Today.[2]

Appointment to the Federal Election Commission

On June 26, 2020, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Dickerson as Commissioner of the Federal Election Commission. On September 16, 2020, his nomination was sent to the Senate. President Trump nominated Dickerson to the seat vacated by Caroline C. Hunter, who announced her resignation, effective on July 3, 2020.[1][2] On December 9, 2020, he was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 49–47.[3] He was sworn in on December 17, 2020,[4][5], with his term as Commissioner expiring on April 30, 2025. "Allen Dickerson joined the Federal Election Commission on December 18, 2020, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate. He served as Chairman in 2022 and Vice Chair in 2021.

References
  1. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Individuals to Key Administration Posts" White House, June 26, 2020 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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