NAACP leaders from Mississippi and across the country called for election officials to follow state laws and to report and resist attempts at intimidation during a press conference at Jackson State University on Sunday.
“Mississippi voters did their part—they registered, they voted, and they made their voices heard,” NAACP Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications Trovon C. Williams said at the press conference. “We are here today with one clear message: election officials must follow Mississippi law and count every eligible vote.”
Taylor reassured Mississippi’s election commissioners that they have the organization’s support.
“I say to our election commissioners, calmly and with faith, that we are here with you,” Charles Kelly said. “We know that there are many more eyes in your offices. We know that the world is watching, but know that Mississippi and the nation is in your corner.”
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson addressed the effects of Mississippi’s strict voting laws on the vote counting for this election.
“It is unfortunate that Mississippi has some of the most restrictive voting laws in the country, but because of those laws, we are finding ourselves with election commissioners who are doing a good job being diligent,” Johnson said.
