Protect democracy where it’s tested most
Democracy is not secured by a single election or victory.
It is secured by the rules, officials, and institutions that govern how elections function — especially when outcomes are close and pressure is high.
SLEA concentrates research, resources, and relationships in the races where those systems are most vulnerable — and most winnable.
How SLEA operates
Research First
We monitor more than 10,000 election jurisdictions nationwide to identify the offices with outsized influence over election administration and adjudication.
Target Strategically
Using electoral data, legal analysis, and on-the-ground intelligence, we narrow the field to the races that matter most for control of the White House, Congress, the courts, and the future of democracy
Invest Early
These races are often decided by narrow margins and modest budgets. Early, strategic investment can be decisive.
Prepare for the Aftermath
We plan for recounts, litigation, and certification challenges — because protecting democracy doesn’t end when the polls close.
Why this model works
Hyper-local races receive little attention and fewer resources.
That creates risk — but also opportunity.
By focusing where others do not, partnering strategically, and planning across cycles, SLEA delivers outsized impact in the races that determine how democracy actually functions.