Trump Fires All Three EAC Commissioners, Leaving Election Agency Vacant Before Midterms

President Trump terminated all three sitting commissioners of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission on July 9, leaving the federal agency with no members for the first time. The removals occurred months before the November 2026 midterms. The EAC certifies voting systems and distributes election security funding to states. With no commissioners seated, the agency cannot vote on system certifications or update election guidance without replacements confirmed by the Senate.