Democracy needs backup. That’s where we come in.
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
Best Practices, Blogs
July 1, 2026
Here’s How We Know the 2020 Election Was Free, Fair, and Secure
Blogs
Updated June 30, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Birthright Citizenship
Blogs
June 29, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Mail Voting
Polling
Updated June 29, 2026
Americans Trust State and Local Officials the Most in Running Elections
Latest News
Newsletter
July 2, 2026
Orders Up
Press Release
June 30, 2026
States United Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump’s Unconstitutional Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
Press Release
June 29, 2026
States United Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Confirming States’ Right to Set Mail-Ballot Grace Periods
Newsletter
June 26, 2026
Rejection Letter
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.