White House Shuffles Election Commission | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

The White House just axed all three members of the Election Assistance Commission—two Democrats fired via email, one Republican asked to step down—just as midterms loom, sparking alarm over election integrity. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling that lets presidents more easily dismantle independent agencies, undermining the commission’s bipartisan, nonpartisan roots. Former commissioners warn it’ll hurt state election workers, while officials call the move reckless and dangerous. Replacement appointments are pending Senate confirmation, leaving a critical election oversight body in…