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The States United Democracy Center is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to the rule of law and free, fair, secure elections. We provide direct support to state officials and law enforcement leaders as they uphold the law and our system of checks and balances, protect public safety, and preserve our democracy.
74%
of Americans say it’s more important to count every legal vote than for their preferred candidates to win.
Source: States United Action survey, June 2023Our Priorities
We provide legal, research, and communications support to state officials and law enforcement leaders as they uphold the rule of law. Our work helps to safeguard elections, protect public safety, and promote the facts about our democracy.
Latest Resources
Blogs
Updated February 2, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Unlawful Attempts to Freeze Federal Funds
Blogs
January 30, 2026
Sharing the Facts About the Trump Administration’s 2020 Election Investigation
Blogs
Updated January 27, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Federal Efforts to Compile State Voter Data
Amicus Briefs
January 23, 2026
Ayodabo v. City of Madison — Absentee voting (WI)
Latest News
Newsletter
January 30, 2026
Over, Done, and Overdone
Newsletter
January 23, 2026
Prosecution Politics
Press Release
January 23, 2026
Gov. Evers Calls on Court to Defend Right to Vote in Uncounted Absentee Ballot Case
Press Release
January 20, 2026
Former Service Secretaries, Retired Senior Military Leaders, Veterans Group Defend Veterans’ Free Speech Rights; Urge Court to Block Censure of Sen. Mark Kelly
Anyone who cares about the right to vote needs to be clear-eyed about what’s at stake right now. The administration is taking action fueled by lies about our elections and trying to undermine our democracy. But our elections are safe and secure, and election officials are working to keep them that way.