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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 02/10/2026
@RachelKleinfeld takes a closer look at the impacts federal funding cuts had in her home state of Alaska. Remote coastal communities were cut off from medical care when ferry funding slowed to a trickle. rachelkleinfeld.substack.com/p/what…
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What States Lost - In Full Color with Stories
Sharing a great new resource
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 01/10/2026
Since January 2025, $177B in federal funding has been disrupted across all 50 states. Budgets cut, staff laid off, research stalled. Our Lost Funds Project, built with @Grantwitness tracks it all. 🔗 lostfunds.org www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/25/metr…
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Lost Funds -- $177 Billion Gone
Track the Trump administration's federal funding disruptions state by state -- what was cut or frozen, who it hurts, and how states are fighting back in court.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 01/10/2026
How do we restore trust in elections? Start with the people voters already trust: the state and local officials who run elections. Our CEO @JLydgate writes for @democracyproject.bsky.social about why confidence in our elections matters. 🗳️ bit.ly/4xZUgtg
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How to Restore Trust in Elections? Voters Are Telling Us.
A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.
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NYU Law Democracy Project @democracyproject.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@joannalydgate.bsky.social (CEO of @statesunited.org) has a new "Elections 2026" essay — "How to Restore Trust in Elections? Voters Are Telling Us."
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NYU Law Democracy Project @democracyproject.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🚨Elections 2026: new by @joannalydgate.bsky.social, CEO of @statesunited.org —"How to Restore Trust in Elections? Voters Are Telling Us." We're publishing daily essays on potential threats to the election process & mechanisms to manage them Read the essay here: democracyproject.org/posts/how-to...
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How to Restore Trust in Elections? Voters Are Telling Us.
A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 01/10/2026
AI is an important part of how voters find election information, but the results are not always complete. @joannalydgate.bsky.social sat down with Luis Lozada of Democracy Works to discuss our recent AI report and the role of AI in elections. statesunited.org/what-voters-deserv…
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What Voters Deserve From AI: Democracy Works and States United on Closing the Gap - States United Democracy Center
AI platforms are now an important part of how voters find election information. Millions of people ask chatbots when to vote, where to vote, and how to register. The results are not always complete.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 30/09/2026
ICYMI: Last week another round of major democracy updates, from election administration and voting rights to legal battles over voter data. Catch up here: statesunited.org/watch-this
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Watch This - States United Democracy Center
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 30/09/2026
$810M in funding Congress approved, now withheld. It's the latest in a pattern of disruptions hitting communities nationwide. See what's been withheld from your state. Lostfunds.org
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Lost Funds — $177 Billion Gone
Track the Trump administration’s federal funding disruptions state by state — what was cut or frozen, who it hurts, and how states are fighting back in court.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 30/09/2026
More than 6 in 10 Americans trust their local election officials to run free, fair, and secure elections. At #TribFest, our CEO @joannalydgate.bsky.social explained why and how 10,000+ officials are making sure every eligible vote counts this November. 🇺🇸
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 30/09/2026
"The D.O.J. left me. I didn't leave the D.O.J." Our Rule of Law Program Director Samantha Trepel spoke with @newyorker.com about leaving the Justice Department and why she's now helping states push back on federal overreach. www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/10/…
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Government lawyers who think that the Trump Administration is subverting justice are facing a quandary: Should they stay or should they go?
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NPR @npr.org · 28/09/2026
President Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in Congressionally approved spending, a move that some in his own party are calling illegal. n.pr/4iMlJdT
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What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump
President Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in Congressionally approved spending, a move that some in his own party are calling illegal.
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New York Magazine @nymag.com · 18/09/2026
When it comes to how Donald Trump could disrupt the midterms, the Times’ Maggie Haberman says that after January 6 ‘you can’t rule anything out.’
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Don’t Tune Out Trump’s Midterms Sabotage
When it comes to how Donald Trump could disrupt the midterms, the Times’ Maggie Haberman says that after January 6 ‘you can’t rule anything out.’
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AFT @aft.org · 21/09/2026
CA: $17B - TX: $16B - NY: $14B - IL: $10B - NC: $7B - FL: $5B - OH: $5B - PA: $5B - GA: $4B - MI: $3B - NJ: $3B - WI: $2B - ME: $985M - VT: $642M - NH: $635M Funding cuts and freezes are causing chaos and harm across the country. See how much your state has faced. www.lostfunds.org
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 25/09/2026
Crystal Mason’s triumph in court is a significant moment for democracy. We’re proud to have stood firmly alongside her against the injustice she’s endured. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/se…
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Texas woman triumphs as court upholds acquittal in voting error case
Crystal Mason has spent nearly a decade fighting conviction for casting provisional ballot that ultimately wasn’t counted
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 25/09/2026
“Whether it’s a sheriff in Riverside or the President of the United States, we won’t let anyone take away Californians’ voice in our democracy,” AG Rob Bonta. calmatters.org/politics/2026/09/sup…
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California sheriff broke election law by seizing ballots, state Supreme Court rules
The California Supreme Court ruled Sheriff Chad Bianco violated the state's election law when his office seized ballots from the Riverside County registrar.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 24/09/2026
Our new tracker of federal funding cuts across all 50 states, DC and the U.S. territories puts total losses at $177B. Arizona's share: $3B, with SNAP, healthcare and disaster relief hit hardest. www.azfamily.com/2026/09/17/arizona…
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Arizona has lost $3B in federal funding, new tracker shows
In Arizona, the largest funding losses were in food and nutrition services, along with health and environmental programs.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 17/09/2026
The Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term, according to a tracking tool released Wednesday by a pro-democracy nonprofit and a group of researchers and scientists. to.pbs.org/4xsQwjo
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Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
Among the grants that were eliminated, frozen or delayed were ones related to maternal health in Michigan, education research in Mississippi and assistance to minority farmers in Iowa, the researchers...
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 16/09/2026
The Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term, according to a tracking tool released by a pro-democracy nonprofit. Health, nutrition, the environment and disaster relief make up the largest share of the cuts.
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Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 21/09/2026
The Supreme Court ruling froze mail ballot restrictions and allows relieved election workers to focus on the upcoming election.
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Election officials played a key role in the Supreme Court battle over mail ballots. Now they have an election to prepare for
The Supreme Court ruling froze mail ballot restrictions and allows relieved election workers to focus on the upcoming election.
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electionline @electionline.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Newsom signs bills to shield CA elections from federal interference, increase transparency; Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnout; 3 GA counties flagged by DHS for using non-English election materials: electionline.org/news/2026/09...
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Daily News - electionline
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 21/09/2026
NEW: Texans have had $16 billion in federal funding disrupted, more than any other state. $6.6B in health and $5.1B in disaster relief. This NOT business as usual. From @statesunited.org & @grantwitness.org Lostfunds.org
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 16/09/2026
💰🚨 NEW: Since January 2025, the Trump administration has disrupted $177 billion across 17 funding sectors in all 50 states and DC. Our new project with @grantwitness.org tracks every dollar, grant by grant, and shows the impact of disruptions 🔗 www.lostfunds.org
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Lost Funds — $177 Billion Gone
Track the Trump administration’s federal funding disruptions state by state — what was cut or frozen, who it hurts, and how states are fighting back in court.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 18/09/2026
🚨 Funding disruptions are harming farmers, doctors, children, teachers, police officers, disaster relief workers, and millions of other Americans across all 50 states trying to make ends meet. This is NOT business as usual. www.lostfunds.org
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Lost Funds -- $177 Billion Gone
Track the Trump administration's federal funding disruptions state by state -- what was cut or frozen, who it hurts, and how states are fighting back in court.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 17/09/2026
$177B in federal funding has been disrupted across all 50 states + DC. This is NOT business as usual. NEW from @statesunited & @grantwitness: lostfunds.org
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 16/09/2026
💰🚨 NEW: Since January 2025, the Trump administration has disrupted $177 billion across 17 funding sectors in all 50 states and DC. Our new project with @grantwitness.org tracks every dollar, grant by grant, and shows the impact of disruptions 🔗 www.lostfunds.org
lostfunds.org
Lost Funds — $177 Billion Gone
Track the Trump administration’s federal funding disruptions state by state — what was cut or frozen, who it hurts, and how states are fighting back in court.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 15/09/2026
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Make your voice heard this November. Visit your state or local election officials’ website for trusted up-to-date voting information where you live. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady
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National Voter Registration Day @natlvoterregday.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Here's your #NationalVoterRegistrationDay reminder that 2026 isn't just an "election year" -- it's an "electionS year"! From every member of the House of Representatives to scores of state & local races, there's THOUSANDS of reasons to get #VoteReady TODAY bit.ly/2026nvrdreg
Map of the United States with red and blue pins marking locations. Text highlights: 435 House Seats, 35 Senate Seats, 36 Governorships, 6,100 State Legislative Seats, and thousands of local offices. Includes a logo for NVRD at the bottom.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 15/09/2026
The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to make mail-in voting more onerous—sparing election officials from pointless chaos, and voters from potentially widespread disenfranchisement, @qjurecic.bsky.social argues:
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The Supreme Court Recognizes the Danger of Trump’s Election Plan
A majority of justices decided not to make the coming election needlessly more chaotic than it already is.
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National Voter Registration Day @natlvoterregday.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The #NationalVoterRegistrationDay team is proud to announce we're marching into this 14th annual celebration of democracy with a coalition of 3500+ Community Partners from across the US 🎉 There's no one we'd rather get America #VoteReady with than y'all! bit.ly/2026nvrdreg
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Attorney General Anthony Brown @oagmaryland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
My Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preserving Preliminary Injunction Against USPS Vote-by-Mail Rule: Read more: oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/S...
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 15/09/2026
4/ Vote the way you planned. Request your ballot, follow your state's instructions, and return it early.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 15/09/2026
3/ Credit belongs to the state officials who submitted briefs educating the courts on this case, and to the election administrators who documented, in concrete operational detail, what compliance would have cost their voters.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 15/09/2026
2/ That means: — Your state runs its election the way it has planned — Ballot envelopes already designed and printed stay valid — No state has to register for a USPS portal — No voter has to be "enrolled" with USPS for their ballot to count
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 15/09/2026
1/ NEW: The Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions. No part of this rule is mandatory for the 2026 midterms. 🧵
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 15/09/2026
State and local officials will continue to ensure that we have another free, fair, and secure election this November. statesunited.org/states-unite...
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STATEMENT: State Officials Stop USPS Mail Voting Rule from Impacting This Year’s Midterms - States United Democracy Center
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 15/09/2026
A coalition of states challenged the administration’s actions in court, recognizing the executive overreach and the harm this rule would cause. And they won—just as they have over and over again.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 15/09/2026
With just 50 days until this year’s midterm election, the administration’s attempt at drastic changes to mail voting processes would have created chaos and risked disenfranchising eligible American voters.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 15/09/2026
Tonight, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed what the Constitution established at this country’s founding: States run elections, not the president. It put a stop to President Trump’s unlawful power grab and made good on the Constitution’s promise of checks and balances. 🧵
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 15/09/2026
With just 50 days until this year’s midterm election, the administration’s attempt at drastic changes to mail voting processes would have created chaos and risked disenfranchising eligible American voters.
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Politico @politico.com · 10/09/2026
Republican chief election officials say it is too late to implement Trump’s mail ballot order
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Republican chief election officials say it is too late to implement Trump’s mail ballot order
Seven Republican election officials urged the Supreme Court to not let the Trump administration’s controversial proposal go into effect for November.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 10/09/2026
The administration’s efforts to undermine the 2026 election are failing. They will succeed only if citizens stay home. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 10/09/2026
NEW: Whether Trump’s attempt to restrict mail voting will be allowed to move forward despite ongoing legal challenges now rests with the Supreme Court after the parties involved submitted their briefs. At stake is a voting method relied on by millions of Americans.
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Supreme Court to decide on Trump mail voting order after parties make their case
Whether President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail voting will be allowed to move forward despite ongoing legal challenges now rests with the U.S. Supreme Court after the parties involved submi...
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 09/09/2026
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 09/09/2026
ICYMI: Mail voting starts as Trump's ballot restrictions head to SCOTUS. A USPS whistleblower calls the rollout "rushed, chaotic, & fundamentally flawed." Plus: DHS pulls agents off criminal cases to scour voter rolls. 🗳️ statesunited.org/enveloping-c...
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Enveloping Confusion - States United Democracy Center
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WA Office of the Secretary of State @secstatewa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Following a federal district court hearing regarding the multi-state lawsuit opposing the U.S. Postal Service’s final rule on ballot mail, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued this statement: bit.ly/46LqIEc
Secretary Hobbs  stands with his arms crossed, next to a quote about ensuring secure and accessible elections in Washington.
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ABC News 4 - WCIV @abcnews4.com · 08/09/2026
In North Carolina, absentee ballots have already been sent out. The Trump Administration is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in before any other states follow suit, with an emergency filing on Sunday. READ MORE
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Trump makes emergency plea to SCOTUS to allow mail-in voting restrictions to proceed
In North Carolina, absentee ballots have already been sent out. The Trump Administration is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in before any other states follow.
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Bloomberg Law @bloomberglaw.com · 07/09/2026
The Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court to let the Postal Service enforce new rules for mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections, a move that some states have warned would wreak havoc as they prepare to send ballots to voters in the coming days.
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DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Ballot Curbs for Midterms
The Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court to let the Postal Service enforce new rules for mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections, a move that some states have warned would wreak havoc as they prepare to send ballots to voters in the coming days.
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 05/09/2026
The midterms are coming. 🗳️ Here are some reminders: States run elections. Local officials and poll workers run your polling place. Equipment gets tested, ballots get tracked, results get audited before they're certified.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 03/09/2026
A federal judge in Boston said Thursday the U.S. Postal Service has told her nothing about how it would implement a plan to regulate mail ballots for the midterms as she considers whether to let the plan proceed in the weeks before Election Day. to.pbs.org/4gAPsVM
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Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against U.S. Postal Service mail voting changes
U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani is deciding whether to extend her prohibition on the proposed regulation of mail ballots, an effort undertaken as part of an executive order by President Donal...
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WA Office of the Secretary of State @secstatewa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Office of the Secretary of State and @atg.wa.gov have released a guide for county election officials that outlines state and federal roles in election administration. Read the full news release: bit.ly/3UyGUpK
A graphic with a gradient background in shades of blue, black, and purple. It features a quote emphasizing the need for clear, practical guidance for election officials. The statement is attributed to Steve R. Hobbs, Washington Secretary of State.
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