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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 November 2, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Federal Interference in the 2026 Election
Amicus Briefs
November 2, 2026
Service Employees International Union, et al. v. U.S. Department of Justice, et al.
Blogs
Updated October 29, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Voting Machines
Blogs
Updated October 27, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Finalizing Election Results
Latest News
Press Release
November 2, 2026
Bipartisan Former Election Officials Warn that Trump Administration’s Demands Ahead of 2026 Midterms Risk Intimidating Election Officials and Disenfranchising Eligible Voters
Newsletter
October 30, 2026
Jack-o-Lan-Turn-In-Your-Ballots
Newsletter
October 23, 2026
Count on It
Newsletter
October 16, 2026
Dollars and Sense
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.