Without free, fair, and secure elections, voters have no voice, little control over the direction of the country; and few ways to correct course when things go awry.
Elections are the linchpin of our democracy. Holding elections, and ensuring that power changes hands in accordance with their outcomes, is the essence of democratic self-government. By defending them, we also protect our rights and our system of government.
This takes two steps. First, we defend the process of holding elections. We do so by making sure election officials are allowed to do their work without interference; that election systems are secure; and that politicians are unable to dictate the outcome or manipulate election rules.
Second, we protect voters’ ability to participate meaningfully in the process, free from intimidation and harassment.
By ensuring that elections remain free, fair, and secure, we maintain our collective ability to shape the future of the country — or, when needed, to change course. In that, we protect voters’ trust in the results, even when their preferred candidates lose.
October 20, 2026
While many of the worst federal interference efforts have failed, we need to remain vigilant throughout the midterm election season through the process of voting, counting, and certification.
Protect Democracy and co-counsel represent Common Cause and four individual voters in a lawsuit to stop the DOJ from building a national voter database.
October 26, 2026
No, President Trump cannot cancel the 2026 midterm elections, but he is doing everything he can to interfere with them.
October 23, 2026
Federal agents at or near polling locations could be voter intimidation even if they are not right outside that location. Here’s how you should respond.
October 22, 2026
The court held that DHS’s efforts to investigate in the final weeks before Election Day is voter intimidation.
October 22, 2026
The federal government has used its power in ways that put pressure on the midterms. Here are scenarios we're watching for.
October 21, 2026
While many of the worst federal interference efforts have failed, we need to remain vigilant throughout the midterm election season through the process of voting, counting, and certification.
October 20, 2026
Law enforcement or troops at the polls is unlikely, but it’s worth understanding exactly why that is. Civil society is mobilizing in unprecedented ways to prepare.
October 16, 2026
Viral lies about noncitizen voting are straight out of the election subversion playbook.
October 16, 2026
The use of the SAVE tool are part of a larger effort to weaponize government data and tilt the 2026 elections before a single ballot is cast.
October 14, 2026
The court’s decision protects eligible voters’ freedom to cast a ballot without fear that their personal information will be misused.
October 9, 2026
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