California Appoints District Election Officer
U.S. Attorney Eric Grant names Kevin C. Khasigian to oversee complaints in the Eastern District for the upcoming election.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Elections
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U.S. Attorney Eric Grant has appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin C. Khasigian to serve as the District Election Officer for the Eastern District of California. Khasigian will oversee the handling of all election complaints across the district's 34 counties for the November 3 general election.
Why it matters
The appointment is part of the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program to protect election integrity. It ensures that reports of voter intimidation, fraud, and threats to staff are handled by the appropriate federal authorities.
The jurisdiction covers 34 counties within the Eastern District of California. Public reports regarding election concerns or fraud can be directed to the District Election Officer at 916-554-2723 or the local FBI office at 916-746-7000.
The players
Eric Grant
Eric Grant is the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California who appointed the district's election officer.
Kevin C. Khasigian
Kevin C. Khasigian is the Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California and the designated District Election Officer.
The details
Khasigian will handle complaints in consultation with Justice Department Headquarters while polls are open on November 3. The officer is tasked with addressing violations of federal law, including voter intimidation, ballot tampering, and threats against election officials.
Timeline
The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Political Context
This appointment follows protections established by the Voting Rights Act, which grants voters the right to mark their own ballots or receive assistance. The designation of a specific officer provides a federal mechanism to enforce these protections against potential voter intimidation.
Voters can contact the District Election Officer at 916-554-2723 to report concerns regarding voting rights or potential fraud while polls are open. Additionally, the Department of Justice Civil Rights Reporting Portal remains available to submit complaints concerning voter discrimination.
The takeaway
Ensuring the integrity of the election process relies on clear communication channels between the public and federal oversight officials. Voters should maintain these contact numbers in case they witness or encounter legal issues while casting their ballots.
Further reading
For more information on national voting standards and federal oversight, visit California elections.
More information
Residents can submit formal complaints regarding voter discrimination via the Department of Justice Civil Rights Reporting Portal.
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