in the electoral system & defend the democratic process.The Problem
Today, American politics are more divisive than ever. An erosion of faith in our democracy, and the proliferation of politicians undermining election integrity to bolster their own campaign, reputation, or party’s influence have caused false narratives about “stolen elections” to take root. The mistrust that many voters have for our electoral system puts our democracy at grave risk.
A Bipartisan Solution
The Democracy Defense Project (DDP) is a new organization led by a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders across Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin who will work to defend the transparency, safety, security and validity of our nation’s electoral system. We will publicly defend those who have sworn to uphold the rule of law and to be an active voice against any individual or organization that would look to undermine lawful election processes and outcomes. It is time for those who know better to speak up and that’s what DDP will do.
Coming together to engage in constructive dialogue around the election process will…
Foster Greater Confidence in America’s Election Results
Improve U.S. Voter Participation
Move Us Beyond Polarizing Rhetoric and Lies
Our Mission
To strengthen democracy by reestablishing faith in the transparency, safety, security, and validity of our elections process.
Meet Our Leaders
Meet our bipartisan leadership team across Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin that is working to restore faith in public elections.
- Gov. Jan Brewer (R-AZ)
- Gov. Roy Barnes (D-GA)
- Gov. Nathan Deal (R-GA)
- Gov. James J. Blanchard (D-MI)
- Gov. John Engler (R-MI)
- Gov. Brian Sandoval (R-NV)
- Gov. Ed Rendell (D-PA)
- Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA)
- Sen. John Sununu (R-NH)
- Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ)
- Rep. Michael D. Bishop (R-MI)
- Rep. and U.S. Ambassador Richard ‘Dick’ Swett (D-NH)
- Rep. Zack Space (D-OH)
- Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA)
- Rep. Melissa Hart (R-PA)
- Rep. Scott Klug (R-WI)
- Mayor Shirley Franklin (D-Atlanta)
- Lt. Gov. John D. Cherry, Jr. (D-MI)
- Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D-WI)
- Attorney General JB Van Hollen (R-WI)
- Secretary of State Ken Blackwell (R-OH)
- State House Speaker Keith McCall (D-PA)
- State Assembly Speaker Richard Perkins (D-NV)
- Former Wisconsin Democratic State Party Chair Mike Tate
- Former Arizona Republican State Party Chair Jonathan Lines
- State Rep. Daniel Hernandez (D-AZ)
Watch the Video
Democracy Defense Project Launches to Bolster Trust in Democracy & Support America’s Election System
Key States
DDP is specifically focused on key battleground states where the possibility of challenges to federal elections may arise.
Latest Updates
The latest news and updates on the Democracy Defense Project.
