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