to the violation. (c) Special rule If the violation occurred within 5 days before the date of an election for Federal office, the aggrieved person need not provide notice to the chief election official of the State involved under subsection (a) before bringing a civil action under subsection (b). . (d) Conforming amendment relating to voluntary guidance by election assistance commission Section 311(b) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21101 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and