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Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
By Bill Barrow, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission that resisted his efforts to require would-be voters to document their U.S. citizenship before registering. The White House on Friday confirmed the executive action against members of the Election Assistance Com...
Key takeaway It's the latest move in the Republican president’s effort to expand White House influence over how U.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio , the ousting of Election Assistance Commission members has significant implications for the upcoming midterm elections. As a major city in Texas, San Antonio relies on federal grants to support its local elections office, which could be impacted if the commission is unable to distribute new grants. The city's voters may also be affected by changes to the national voter registration form, which could potentially alter the registration process. With Bexar County's large and diverse population, any changes to the voting process could have a substantial impact on voter turnout and election outcomes. The removal of the commission members also raises questions about the role of the federal government in overseeing local elections, an issue that is likely to be closely watched by San Antonio's city government and elections officials. As the midterm elections approach, San Antonio residents will be paying close attention to how these changes affect the voting process in their community.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission that resisted his efforts to require would-be voters to document their U.S. citizenship before registering. The White House on Friday confirmed the executive action against members of the Election Assistance Com...
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