The Trump administration has removed the last remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leaving the bipartisan federal election agency without any sitting commissioners. The White House says the move is aimed at strengthening election security and ensuring every legal vote is counted, while critics argue it raises serious concerns about federal involvement in election administration ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is tasked with helping state and local officials run elections.

The White House said the fired members will be “replaced,” but any new appointments by Trump will need to be approved by the Senate.

US President Trump removed the final three members of the Election Assistance Commission. One Republican commissioner resigned, and two Democrats were fired via email. This action…