Trump Removes All Three Election Commission Members, Halting Vote System Certifications

President Trump fired the two Democratic members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and accepted the resignation of its Republican member on July 10, leaving the agency without a quorum. The EAC, created after the 2000 Florida recount, cannot certify voting systems, issue guidance to states, or distribute election security grants without commissioners. States preparing for 2026 midterm elections now face delays in equipment procurement.