On May 22, the Republicans in the U.S. Senate, in consultation with President Bush, found a nominee for the 6th and final seat on the Federal Election Commission. He is Matthew S. Petersen, now Republican Chief Counsel to the Senate Rules Committee. This development means that it is quite likely that the FEC will again have its full set of 6 commissioners by early June. Thanks to Rick Hasen for this news. Having the FEC functional again is good news for any minor party or independent presidential candidates who hope to receive primary season matching funds this year.