Election Protection

Elections are led and run by the states. We help state and local officials, and our state partners, protect the freedom to vote and administer nonpartisan elections.

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Voters cast their ballots at a Masonic Lodge on June 5, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. California could play a determining role in upsetting Republican control the U.S. Congress, as Democrats hope to win 10 of the 14 seats held by Republicans. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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We often think of elections as national events, but they are run by the states. That means trusted state and local officials are the guardians of our democracy—the people who defend our free and fair elections.

With a focus on the unique tools available to governors, state attorneys general, secretaries of state, and law enforcement officials, States United promotes nonpartisan legal and policy strategies to protect the freedom to vote.

93%

of Americans agree election workers should be protected from threats and harassment.

Source: States United poll, July 2024

74%

of Americans believe it’s more important to count every legal vote than it is for their preferred candidate to win.

Source: States United poll, June 2023

Press Release

May 4, 2026