White House Removes Election Assistance Commission Members

Why it matters locally: The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) provides federal grants to states for election administration and oversees voting system testing. Changes to its leadership could impact federal funding and guidelines for Mississippi's election processes and equipment.

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.