The move sparked criticism from Democratic leaders and election officials, who argued that removing the agency’s remaining commissioners so close to the 2026 midterm elections could disrupt election administration. Arizona secretary of state Adrian Fontes described the decision as “irresponsible and dangerous.” “This administration remains dead set on causing chaos for our election officials across the country,” he said in a press release.
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