Donald Trump removes final members of independent US election commission
President Donald Trump has dismissed the remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission, leaving the bipartisan federal body vacant. The move has raised concerns regarding federal oversight of the upcoming midterm elections.
Why it matters
The removal of independent election commissioners suggests a shift toward greater executive control over US voting infrastructure and election integrity.
The dismissals leave the federal election body vacant as Trump presses for broader changes to US voting rules.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info President Donald Trump has sought to exercise greater federal control over US elections [Filip Singer/Pool/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , AP and Reuters Published On 10 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026 President Donald Trump has removed the last remaining members of an independent federal commission that helps support United States elections, leaving the bipartisan body with no sitting commissioners.
The White House confirmed the news on Friday, with only months to spare before November’s midterm elections .
“The President, and head of the Executive Branch, reserves the right to remove individuals that may not be totally aligned with the important task of securing America’s elections,” the White House said in a statement.
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