Democrats have caught up with Republicans on 'dark money' spending

Trey Trainor is the chairman of the Federal Elections Commission, the independent regulatory agency whose purpose is to enforce campaign finance laws in federal elections. He was nominated to the position by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate earlier this year.

He has practiced law for two decades, particularly in the areas of election law, campaign finance law, and ethics. He previously served as general counsel to the Texas secretary of state and has represented the Texas Republican Party and two presidential campaigns. Prior to joining the FEC, Trainor was a partner at Akerman and had his own private practice.