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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
Amicus Briefs
January 20, 2026
Kelly v. Hegseth — Rule of Law (DC)
Blogs
January 15, 2026
Sharing the Facts About the Insurrection Act
Reports
Updated January 15, 2026
Executive (Dis)Order: Trump’s Unprecedented Use of Executive Orders and How States Are Fighting Back
Blogs, Memo
Updated January 13, 2026
What’s Breaking Through About Federal National Guard Deployments
Latest News
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
Newsletter
January 16, 2026
Access Denied
Newsletter
January 9, 2026
Off Guard
Blog
December 18, 2025
A New Playbook for Democracy: Lessons from the States in 2025
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.