Breaking: Federal Election Commission Vice Chair Matt Petersen Resigning, Leaving Agency Without A Quorum and a Dysfunctional Agency Even More Powerless August 26, 2019, 9:23 amfederal election commissionRick Hasen Paul Bedard: FEC Vice Chair Matt Petersen resigns, fought internet regs, leaves agency in voting limbo. Championed 1st Amendment and the little guy. Told Trump, 'The legitimacy of government action is bolstered when everyone feels they have received a fair shake.' https://t.co/bthOnV1cmj pic.twitter.com/05l8bsbbzz— Paul Bedard (@SecretsBedard) August 26, 2019 Statement from FEC Commissioner Caroline Hunter: Share this: