The RecordExhibit 95
Firing the election commission's Democrats before the midterms
CriticizedLast checked Sep 30, 2026
Criticized means: Legal, or a policy choice, but widely condemned.
Four months before the midterms, the administration fired both Democratic commissioners of the Election Assistance Commission without cause and asked the Republican commissioner to resign.
What happened
The small bipartisan agency certifies voting equipment, maintains the national mail voter registration form and helps local election offices.
Where it stands
No court ruling in the reporting we found.
The administration's side
The administration argues the president can remove officials at independent agencies.
Sources
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