The NAACP’s bid for a preliminary injunction concerning its recently filed lawsuit against the Virginia State Board of Elections was turned down yesterday, NAACP spokesperson Carla Sims said.
The lawsuit alleged that the commonwealth may not be prepared for the large, potentially record-breaking number of voters expected today, especially in areas with black population majorities, Sims said.
“The only thing that was denied was a preliminary injunction,” Sims said, noting that the NAACP has not entirely dropped its case against the VSBE, contrary to some early reports.
As a result of the decision, Sims said, no changes have been made to today’s voting hours and procedures. That being said, Sims also noted that the court acknowledged the existence of several concerns.
“Our concern was that the length of time people would have to wait would be too long,” Sims said. “The court also asked that the defendant has to publicize the curbside voting and the fact that everyone that is in line, when polls close, will be allowed to vote.”
Before the court’s decision yesterday, state officials said the commonwealth is prepared to handle the expected turnout. In a release dated Oct. 30, VSBE stated that “Election officials have teamed with numerous state agencies to prepare for this historic election” and that “The State Board of Elections is also working closely with other state agencies to ensure a smooth election,” having increased the number of voting machines in the commonwealth by 77 percent since 2004.
Sims said the lawsuit will move forward, but at a later time.
—compiled by Aly Hemenway and Thomas Madrecki
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