Trump fires final two US election commissionersfinal two US election commissioners ahead of 2026 midterms
President Trump fired the final two members of the Election Assistance Commission on July 9, 2026, just months before the 2026 midterm elections.
The removal of all remaining commissioners alarmed voter groups who fear the agency will be unable to distribute grants to state election offices, potentially causing chaos in the upcoming midterms.
Trump Administration
The Trump administration argues the dismissals strengthen election security and ensure every legal vote is counted, claiming they are investing in strong infrastructure to safeguard elections from fraud and abuse ahead of the midterm elections.
Voter Advocacy Groups
Voter advocacy groups and Democratic state officials condemn the move as reckless and irresponsible, warning that removing all remaining commissioners just months before the 2026 midterms could prevent the agency from distributing grants to state offices and complicate election oversight.
- The 2026 US midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026, when all 435 House seats and 34 Senate seats will be contested.
- The Election Assistance Commission was created by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 following the chaotic 2000 presidential election.
- Nevada became the first state to implement universal mail-in voting in 2006, a system the commission helps certify.
