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Trump Fires All Election Assistance Commission Members, Leaving Federal Election Agency Unable to Act

Just months before the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump has removed the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), leaving the independent federal agency without the quorum required to carry out many of its responsibilities. (⁠Reuters)

The bipartisan Election Assistance Commission was created by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to help states improve election administration, certify voting systems, accredit voting equipment testing laboratories, and maintain the national voter registration form.

According to multiple reports, one Republican commissioner resigned while two Democratic commissioners were dismissed by the White House, leaving the agency unable to conduct official business until new commissioners are appointed and confirmed. (⁠Reuters)

The move comes as election officials across the country prepare for the November midterm elections and has sparked debate over the future of federal election oversight. Supporters of the administration argue the president has the authority to appoint new commissioners, while critics say the decision could disrupt election administration and reduce public confidence in the electoral process. (⁠Reuters)

The administration has not announced when replacement commissioners will be nominated.

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Trump Fires All Election Assistance Commission Members, Leaving Federal Election Agency Unable to Act

Just months before the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump has removed the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), leaving the independent federal agency without the quorum required to carry out many of its responsibilities. (⁠Reuters)

The bipartisan Election Assistance Commission was created by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to help states improve election administration, certify voting systems, accredit voting equipment testing laboratories, and maintain the national voter registration form.

According to multiple reports, one Republican commissioner resigned while two Democratic commissioners were dismissed by the White House, leaving the agency unable to conduct official business until new commissioners are appointed and confirmed. (⁠Reuters)

The move comes as election officials across the country prepare for the November midterm elections and has sparked debate over the future of federal election oversight. Supporters of the administration argue the president has the authority to appoint new commissioners, while critics say the decision could disrupt election administration and reduce public confidence in the electoral process. (⁠Reuters)

The administration has not announced when replacement commissioners will be nominated.

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Read the complete story

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Voting Order in Major Election Authority Ruling

https://thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-to-know/elections/federal-judge-blocks-trump-voting-order/

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Voting Order in Major Election Authority Ruling

https://thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-to-know/elections/federal-judge-blocks-trump-voting-order/

DOJ Unveils Legal Basis for Nationwide Voter Data Collection Efforts

The Trump administration just dropped a bombshell with a new legal opinion that paves the way for nationwide voter data collection, sparking heated debate over federal oversight in election administration. But not everyone is buying it - Vermont's Secretary of State dismissed the memo as mere fantasy.

https://osintsights.com/doj-unveils-legal-basis-for-nationwide-voter-data-collection-efforts?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#NationState #VoterDataCollection #ElectionAdministration #FederalOversight #CivilRightsAct

Election Interference in 2026 U.S. Midterms A Constitutional Stress Test

https://thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-to-know/elections/election-interference-in-2026-u-s-midterms/

Trump’s anti-trans SAVE Act saves no one and threatens everyone

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/opinion/save-act-threatens-everybody

Since I’ve just re-relocated to mastodon.social: Here have an #introduction:

I'm Marc. My opinions here, are *strictly* mine. Shared links and posts are NOT endorsements.


#ElectionAdministration is my career & calling.


Leave me out of the drama of the day (political or otherwise) or stupid outrage-farming.

Let’s talk #ElectionGeek stuff instead. Or #Whiskey. Or #Photography.


Please (PLEASE!) #Vote in every LOCAL election. They matter most to your daily life.


#LGBT #CursingEnthusiast