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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, Polling
Updated September 17, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Americans’ Trust in How They Vote
Best Practices, Fact Sheets, Public Safety Fact Sheets, Toolkits
Updated September 16, 2026
Public Safety Resources for Election Season
Reports
Updated September 15, 2026
Elections Are Run by the States: A Guide to Statewide Offices and Election Power
Blogs
Updated September 14, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Trump’s Second Executive Order on Elections
Latest News
Press Release
September 16, 2026
New “Lost Funds” Tool Documents $177 Billion in Federal Funding Disrupted by Trump Administration Across All 50 States
Press Release
September 14, 2026
STATEMENT: State Officials Stop USPS Mail Voting Rule from Impacting This Year’s Midterms
Newsletter
September 11, 2026
Stay Tuned
Newsletter
September 4, 2026
Enveloping Confusion
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.