Trump Removes Democratic Members of U.S. Election Assistance Commission
· Texas Border Business
On July 9, President Donald Trump dismissed the last two Democratic members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leaving the agency without any active commissioners. The removed members, Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland, were part of a bipartisan body that oversees election-related matters. Republican Commissioner Christy McCormick also resigned amid these changes. The commission is responsible for certifying voting systems and distributing election grants, but does not conduct elections directly. The White House announced plans to nominate new commissioners, who must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, adhering to federal regulations that limit party representation.
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