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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
Fact Sheets
November 3, 2026
Grand Jury Subpoenas: A Primer for Assessing and Responding
Fact Sheets
November 3, 2026
A Primer on FBI Chain-of-Custody Procedures
Fact Sheets
November 3, 2026
Law Enforcement Fact Sheet: Federal Agents at the Polls
Fact Sheets
November 3, 2026
Resources to Support Safe and Secure Elections
Latest News
Press Release
November 4, 2026
States United Statement: 2026 Midterm Elections
Press Release
November 2, 2026
Bipartisan Former Election Officials Warn that Trump Administration’s Demands Ahead of 2026 Midterms Risk Intimidating Election Officials and Disenfranchising Eligible Voters
Newsletter
October 30, 2026
Jack-o-Lan-Turn-In-Your-Ballots
Newsletter
October 23, 2026
Count on It
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.