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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
April 3, 2026
Perkins Coie LLP v. U.S. Department of Justice — Law Firm Sanctions (DC)
Blogs
March 31, 2026
State Attorneys General & Your Wallet
Blogs
March 31, 2026
Sharing the Facts About Trump’s Second Executive Order on Elections
Polling
Updated March 18, 2026
Americans Oppose ICE at Polling Places
Latest News
Newsletter
April 3, 2026
This One Is Illegal Too
Press Release
April 3, 2026
Leading Democracy Scholars and Experts Warn Politicized Targeting of Law Firms Threatens Rule of Law
Press Release
Updated April 1, 2026
States United Statement: March 2026 Elections Executive Order
Newsletter
March 27, 2026
ICE-y Conditions
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.