Overview
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.
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As of April 2022, 33 states are considering at least 229 bills that would politicize, interfere with, or criminalize the administration of elections.
Source: A Democracy Crisis in the Making2/3
As of June, two-thirds of contests for secretary of state in 2022 include at least one Election Denier.
Source: Replacing the RefsLatest News
Communication, Legal
August 11, 2022
States United and Lawyers Defending American Democracy Call on D.C.’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel to Investigate Attorney John Eastman for Assisting in Trump’s Attempts to Overturn 2020 Election
Communication
July 29, 2022
Heading into August Primaries, New States United Action Data Shows States at Risk of Election Deniers Holding Offices with Power Over Elections
Communication, Legal
July 25, 2022
Ahead of Midterms, Report Details New State-By-State Rules for Poll Observing, Outlines Potential Consequences for Upcoming Election
Communication, Legal
July 19, 2022
