Allen Joseph Dickerson is an American attorney who served as a Republican member of the

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from 2020 to 2025.

Education

Dickerson received his undergraduate degree from

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and his

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from

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."President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Individuals to Key Administration Posts" White House, June 26, 2020

Legal and military career

Dickerson was an Associate with

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. He was also the Legal Director at the

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, where he led a nationwide First Amendment litigation practice. He is currently a Major in the

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in the

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. His writings have appeared in a range of publications, including the ''

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'', ''Naval Law Review'', ''Toledo Law Review'', '' Campaigns & Elections'', and ''

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''.

Federal Election Commission

On June 26, 2020, President

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announced his intent to nominate Dickerson to serve as a Commissioner of the

. 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. On December 9, 2020, he was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 49–47. He was sworn in on December 17, 2020, with his term as Commissioner expiring on April 30, 2025. He served as Vice Chair in 2021 and Chairman in 2022. He resigned upon the expiration of his term.

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