James E. Trainor III

James E. "Trey" Trainor III
Nominee to the Federal Election Commission
Assuming office
Pending Senate confirmation
President Donald Trump
Succeeding Matthew S. Petersen
Personal details
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Lucy
Children 6
Education Texas A&M University

James E. "Trey" Trainor III is an American lawyer and government official. Currently a partner at the law firm of Akerman LLP, he has been nominated by President Donald Trump to become a Commissioner of the Federal Election Commission. Trainor previously served as a special assistant to United States Secretary of Defense James Mattis,[1] as general counsel to the Secretary of State of Texas, and as counsel to the Texas House Committee on Regulated Industries.[2][3] Trainor's legal practice specializes in election law, campaign finance, and ethics.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Svitek, Patrick (January 25, 2017). "Austin lawyer Trey Trainor joins Trump administration". Texas Tribune. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. September 12, 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ↑ Gold, Matea (September 13, 2017). "Trump nominates conservative Texas lawyer to Federal Election Commission". The Washington Post. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  4. ↑ Svitek, Patrick (September 12, 2017). "Trump nominates Texas lawyer Trey Trainor for Federal Election Commission". Texas Tribune. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
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