White House Removes Election Assistance Commission Members

Why it matters locally: The removal of Election Assistance Commission members could have cascading effects on California's election administration, particularly regarding federal grant distribution for election processes and the testing of voting systems used statewide.

WASHINGTON – The White House confirmed Friday its executive action against members of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The EAC is a federal body that performs several functions related to U.S. elections. It distributes federal grants to states for election administration. The commission also oversees the testing of voting systems. Additionally, it maintains the national voter registration form. White House officials provided confirmation of these actions.