The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the election to recall Gov. Gray Davis , saying it would not affect minority voting rights .
The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall election , saying it would not affect voting rights .
" There 's very strong interest in getting money back to the ratepayers as quickly as possible , " Commissioner Susan Kennedy said .