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Lee Ann Elliott was a figure in U.S. political administration, notably serving as a Commissioner and Chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC). She served from 1981 to 2000. Born on June 26, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri, she graduated from the University of Illinois in 1949.
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Before her tenure at the FEC, Elliott was Vice President of Bishop, Bryant & Associates, Inc., a political consulting firm. She also held executive roles at the American Medical Political Action Committee (AMPAC) from 1961 to 1979, contributing significantly to political action committee development and compliance. [2]
Appointed to the FEC by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, Elliott was reappointed by Reagan in 1987, and reappointed by President Bill Clinton in 1994, serving as Chairman in 1984, 1990, and 1996. Her leadership was notable in overseeing federal campaign finance regulations during a period of significant political change.
Beyond her FEC role, Elliott was active in various professional organizations, including the American Association of Political Consultants and the Chicago Area Public Affairs Group, where she served as president. In 1979, she received the Award for Excellence in Serving Corporate Public Affairs from the National Association of Manufacturers.
After retiring from the FEC, Elliott pursued a career in art, focusing on oil portraits. She became involved in the Arizona art community, serving on the executive committee of Kids Voting USA and as a trustee of the Scottsdale Artists' School.
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[edit]- ^ "Nomination of Two Members of the Federal Election Commission | Ronald Reagan". www.reaganlibrary.gov.
- ^ "Lee A. Elliott". FEC.gov.