Election officials warn of potential chaos after SCOTUS brings Trump’s mail-voting order back to life In its Monday ruling, the high court refrained from declaring Trump’s order lawful The Independent UK · Aug 25
Oakland could join 47 other of the 100 most populous U.S. cities with strong mayor governments Welcome to the Thursday, July 16, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jul 16
President Trump removes three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission On July 9, President Donald Trump (R) removed the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), leaving the four-seat commission without any members. Ballotpedia · Jul 14
After Thursday night firings, election commission has no members President Donald Trump on Thursday night removed the remaining members of a federal commission intended to assist with federal elections, amid his broader effort to control voting procedures and election administration. Trump fired Chair Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland from the Election Assistance Commission, while Republican commissioner Christy McCormick resigned.… Roll Call · Jul 10
Trump fires final two US election commissioners ahead of 2026 midterms polls The move sparked criticism from Democratic leaders and election officials, who argued that removing the agency's remaining commissioners so close to the 2026 midterm elections could disrupt election administration. Arizona secretary of state Adrian Fontes described the decision as "irresponsible and dangerous." "This administration remains dead set on causing chaos… The Times of India · Jul 10
Trump fires three Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms US President Trump removed the final three members of the Election Assistance Commission. One Republican commissioner resigned, and two Democrats were fired via email. This action leaves the four-member bipartisan commission entirely without sitting commissioners. The commission certifies voting systems and maintains the national mail voter registration form. These terminations… The Economic Times · Jul 10
Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm ‘chaos’ Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission maintains mail-voter registration form, among other duties The Guardian - US · Jul 10
Senate Rules advances three AI election bills - Roll Call “AI has the potential to turbocharge the spread of disinformation and deceive voters,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar said. Roll Call · May 15, 2024