obtain declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation. (3) Attorney’s fees In any action or proceeding to enforce this Act against any governmental body, the court may allow a prevailing plaintiff, other than the United States, reasonable attorney’s fees as part of the costs, and may include expert fees as part of the attorney’s fee. (4) Exception If the violation occurred within 60 days before the date of an election for public office, the aggrieved person need not provide notice to the chief election official of the State under paragraph (1) before bringing a civil action to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation. 5. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Chief election official The term chief election official means, with respect to a State, the individual designated by the State under section 10 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20509 ) to be responsible for coordination of the State’s responsibilities under such Act (2) Election The term election means— (A) a general, special, primary, or runoff election for public office