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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
April 19, 2026
Michigan Delivered an Accurate Election in 2020. The DOJ Is Once Again Leaning on Disproven Claims.
Amicus Briefs
Updated April 17, 2026
Kelly v. Hegseth — First Amendment Rights (DC)
Ethics and Regulatory Complaints
Updated April 15, 2026
Bar Complaints – John Eastman (CA and DC)
Ethics and Regulatory Complaints
Updated April 15, 2026
Backgrounder: John Eastman’s Trial Before the State Bar Court of California
Latest News
Press Release
April 17, 2026
Former Service Secretaries, Retired Senior Military Leaders, Veterans Group Urge Court to Affirm Veterans’ Free Speech Protections
Newsletter
April 17, 2026
License and Registration, Please
Press Release
April 15, 2026
Former Trump Attorney John Eastman Disbarred in California
Newsletter
April 10, 2026
Unwarranted
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.