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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
Polling
Updated July 16, 2026
Americans Continue to Agree: The President Should Respect Court Orders
Best Practices, Blogs
Updated July 16, 2026
Here’s How We Know the 2020 Election Was Free, Fair, and Secure
Polling
Updated July 16, 2026
Survey: Americans Don’t Want the Justice Department Investigating Trump’s Foes
Best Practices, Law Enforcement Guidance
Updated July 15, 2026
Managing Vehicular Protests During Election Season
Latest News
Newsletter
July 10, 2026
Oust of Control
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
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.