Elections News: Trump empties out election commission leadership just months before midterms

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Election Results; Published: 13 July 2026; Created: 13 July 2026; Last Updated: 13 July 2026

Career staff can continue day-to-day operations, but the leadership gap could affect decisions on voting technology, standards and federal election programs.
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Posted: 2026-07-10 01:10:00

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