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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 June 25, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Trump’s Second Executive Order on Elections
Blogs
Updated June 22, 2026
How Politicized Prosecutions Undermine the Rule of Law
Blogs, Polling
Updated June 18, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Americans’ Trust in How They Vote
Amicus Briefs
June 4, 2026
United States v. Southern Poverty Law Center — Politicized Prosecutions (AL)
Latest News
Press Release
June 25, 2026
States United Statement: Federal Court Blocks Key Portions of Trump’s Order Targeting Mail Voting Ahead of Midterm Elections
Newsletter
June 18, 2026
The Usual Suspects
Newsletter
June 5, 2026
No Fund Allowed
Press Release
June 4, 2026
Conservative and Libertarian Legal Experts Warn Against Politically Motivated Federal Prosecutions
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.