In a move designed to uphold the integrity of the impending general election on November 5, United States Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr., has appointed Assistant United States Attorney Karen Haughton as the District Election Officer for the Eastern District of North Carolina. As reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office own news site on Thursday, Haughton is set to lead the office’s efforts in accordance with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program, addressing any instances of voting rights issues, election-related threats or fraud.