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 RefsFeatured News
Communication
September 14, 2022
Midterm Update: More Than Half the Country Has an Election Denier Running to Oversee Statewide Elections
Communication
August 25, 2022
Experts Warn of Threats to Elections Due to Election Subversion Measures and Disinformation at Briefing
Communication
August 24, 2022
Report Update Details Acceleration of State Legislative Election Subversion Trend; Analyzes Other Continued Anti-Democracy Trends Ahead of 2022 Midterms
Communication
August 22, 2022
