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
Reports
Updated January 15, 2026
Executive (Dis)Order: Trump’s Unprecedented Use of Executive Orders and How States Are Fighting Back
Blogs
January 15, 2026
Sharing the Facts About the Insurrection Act
Blogs, Memo
Updated January 13, 2026
What’s Breaking Through About Federal National Guard Deployments
Fact Sheets
Updated December 23, 2025
Backgrounder: National Guard Deployment Litigation
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.