FEC Paralysis: How a Quorum Shortage is Threatening Election Integrity
A staggering 38% of likely voters have gotten information about candidates or voting from AI search summaries, raising concerns about election integrity. However, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) is paralyzed, unable to enforce the law due to a lack of quorum. With only two commissioners out of six, the agency cannot open investigations, issue fines, or give candidates formal legal guidance. This has led to a perceived "blanket impunity" for lawbreaking, with high-profile cases involving President Trump and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stuck in limbo. The situation has been exacerbated by the most expensive election on record, with projected spending reaching $11.6 billion. As lawmakers and experts sound the alarm, the FEC's inability to enforce the law has left campaigns and spenders to decide for themselves what is allowed, creating a "gray area" that is ripe for exploitation.
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