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Trump throws the Election Assistance Commission into chaos ahead of midterms
By Jacob Gardenswartz at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
All three remaining members of the federal body tasked with administering elections have been fired or resigned, Scripps News has learned.Scripps News confirmed on Thursday that Democratic Election Assistance Commission members Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland were fired, while Republican Christ...
Key takeaway The Slaughter decision gives the President precedence to do so," said the official.
Why this matters in The Waco
The removal of the remaining members of the federal Election Assistance Commission raises concerns for local election officials in McLennan County, who rely on the agency's guidance to administer elections. Without a bipartisan board to lead the agency, Waco 's election officials may face uncertainty in accessing resources and information to improve the administration of elections. The agency's mission to help election officials and Americans participate in the voting process is crucial in ensuring the integrity of local elections. As the midterm elections approach, the lack of commissioners may impact the ability of local partners to work with the agency to safeguard elections from fraud and abuse. Local residents should watch for how the city government and election officials respond to this development and ensure that the integrity of Waco's elections is maintained. The impact of this move on local election infrastructure will be closely monitored in the coming months.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? All three remaining members of the federal body tasked with administering elections have been fired or resigned, Scripps News has learned.Scripps News confirmed on Thursday that Democratic Election Assistance Commission members Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland were fired, while Republican Christ...
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