Nathan P. Kempe is operations director of Starting Over Strong. His professional background includes campaign management and nonprofit administration.
Case
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized about 650,000 ballots in early 2026 under search warrants, citing a disputed vote discrepancy. The California Supreme Court held the seizure unlawful; Bianco says his investigation was lawful and disagrees with the ruling.
Role at the time: Operations director, Starting Over Strong
Statement summary
Nathan Kempe condemned the sheriff's involvement in ballot custody and urged voters to reject similar interference.
“reject similar attacks”
Nathan P. Kempe argues against Bianco's ballot seizure. Kempe urged voters to oppose similar interventions in ballot custody.
Statement dates: September 24, 2026
Statement dates: September 24, 2026
Statement dates: September 24, 2026
