Trump Dismisses All Members of Election Assistance Commission, Leaving It Vacant Ahead of 2026 Midterms
TL;DR
President Donald Trump fired the last remaining commissioners of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal agency without sitting members as he pushes for broader election-rule changes ahead of the 2026 midterms. The EAC helps state and local officials with guidelines, certification of voting systems, and the national mail voter registration form. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling expanding the president’s power to dismiss independent-agency leaders, highlighting ongoing concerns about election administration and integrity amid upcoming elections.
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