Election Commission Shut Down | Jacksonville News

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission — the only federal agency dedicated to election administration — is now effectively dead after President Trump ousted its last three commissioners, leaving it unable to certify voting systems or guide states ahead of the 2026 midterms. Two Democrats were fired via email, and the lone Republican resigned, violating the law requiring bipartisan leadership with Senate confirmation. The White House claims this move bolsters election security under a Supreme Court precedent, but critics like Chuck Schumer call it a blatant power grab. One fired commissioner, Benjamin Hovland, urged citizens to volunteer as poll workers, emphasizing that ordinary people can still help safeguard democracy. This isn’t the first time Trump’s team has tried to reshape the commission, with past efforts to alter voter rules blocked by courts — and now, the future of election oversight hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9627eb515a877813