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Trump dismisses remaining EAC members, leaves agency leaderless.

7/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump terminated the remaining Election Assistance Commission members, including Thomas Hicks, leaving it commissioner-less.
More than 400 bipartisan election officials thanked Thomas Hicks after his abrupt dismissal.
Hicks said staff can keep operations running through November elections, but the agency’s future role is uncertain.
Funding dropped to under $50 million this year from over $400 million during COVID-19, as the agency oversees voting-aid funds and equipment certification.

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U.S. President Donald Trump terminated the remaining Election Assistance Commission members, including Thomas Hicks, leaving it commissioner-less.
More than 400 bipartisan election officials thanked Thomas Hicks after his abrupt dismissal.
Hicks said staff can keep operations running through November elections, but the agency’s future role is uncertain.
Funding dropped to under $50 million this year from over $400 million during COVID-19, as the agency oversees voting-aid funds and equipment certification.