Resources
We provide tools and guidance for state and local election officials, law enforcement leaders, pro-democracy partners, the press, and the public. Our resources focus on election protection, accountability, truth in elections, and preventing political violence.
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Legal Analysis, Reports
July 13, 2022
Midterms 2022: The Poll Observer Landscape
Poll observers — members of the public permitted to monitor conduct at polling places — are a feature of elections in nearly every state.
Legal Analysis, Reports
June 22, 2022
States United’s Bipartisan Testimony to the January 6th Select Committee
The Bipartisan Advisory Board of the States United Democracy Center has submitted testimony to House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
Law Enforcement Guidance
June 1, 2022
Threats to Election Officials: Informational Guide for Law Enforcement
Across the country, hundreds of thousands of people play a role in administering our elections, keeping them free, fair, and safe. These are the public servants and community leaders who make American democracy work—from governors and secretaries of state, to local and county officials, to temporary workers staffing the polls.
Reports
May 19, 2022
A Democracy Crisis In The Making: May 2022 Edition
Criminalizing, and Interfering with Election Administration. We warned that state legislatures were considering a range of bills that would increase the risk of election subversion—that is, the risk that the purported outcome of the election does not reflect the choice of the voters.
Law Enforcement Guidance
April 15, 2022
Countering Bigotry and Extremism in the Ranks: A First Amendment Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies
The overwhelming majority of law enforcement officers serve their communities with honor, integrity, and respect for the oath they took to serve and protect. Americans across the political spectrum are grateful for their work and dedication.
Cases
April 15, 2022
Wisconsin Legislature v. Wisconsin Election Commission – Redistricting (WI)
U.S. SUPREME COURT, WISCONSIN STATE SUPREME COURT