Resources

Through our legal work, we support states, counties, and cities as they fight to protect the freedom to vote and our nonpartisan election system. We provide pro bono counsel to state and local officials, share research and guidance, and file amicus briefs on behalf of bipartisan voices. We represent states as they defend strong voting laws, the security and integrity of our elections systems, and the will of the people.

ARIZONA SUPREME COURT (CASE NO. CV-22-0048-SA), MOHAVE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. S8015CV2022-00594) COURT OF APPEALS, DIV ONE (CASE NO.1 CA-CV-22-0388); ARIZONA SUPREME COURT (CASE NO. T-22-0003-CV)

The state legislature-driven election subversion trend gained momentum throughout the last two years. All told, we have catalogued more than 400 legislative proposals that would enable election subversion. Over that time, the proposals have morphed and become more far-reaching and aggressive.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT IN THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA; NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS

In 2022, politicians who spread lies and conspiracy theories about our elections sought the power to oversee our elections, enabling them to interfere with nonpartisan election administration and put our free, fair, and secure elections at risk. We tracked their performance in statewide races.

Governors have key roles and responsibilities in several aspects of election administration and voting procedures.

Attorneys general have key roles and responsibilities in several aspects of election administration, election law enforcement, and voting procedures.

Many, but not all, secretaries of state serve as the state’s chief election official. Secretaries of state have key roles and responsibilities in several aspects of voting procedures and election administration and certification.

These surveys were conducted before the election, in August and September, shedding light on why voters rejected Election Denier candidates when they went to the polls.

States United has developed a collection of election season resources for state officials, law enforcement leaders, pro-democracy groups and journalists.