Keep Our Republic

Overview

Keep Our Republic is a U.S. non-partisan civic education organization founded in 2020. Its primary mission is to protect and strengthen the American democratic electoral system. The organization was established in response to concerns over the legitimacy of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, particularly the claims made by then-President Donald Trump regarding voter fraud and election integrity.

Founders and Leadership

Keep Our Republic was founded by Mark Medish, a former Clinton White House advisor, and Joel McCleary, a former Carter administration official. Both founders have extensive experience in domestic and international homeland security issues. The organization's staff and advisory boards consist of former Democratic and Republican officials, ensuring a bipartisan approach to its activities.

Activities and Goals

The organization focuses on several key areas to ensure the integrity and stability of the electoral process. Its primary goals include:

• Promoting Election Integrity: Ensuring that all eligible voters can vote, their votes are counted, and the vote count stands.
• Educational Programs: Conducting educational programs in key electoral states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin to address potential disruptions in the electoral process.
• Research and Advocacy: Conducting research and advocating for reforms to strengthen democratic guardrails. This includes advocating for changes to the Electoral Count Act and reducing the abuse of emergency powers held by the President and state governors.
• Counteracting Extremism: Raising awareness about the risks posed by extremist groups and promoting efforts to prevent political violence.

Keep Our Republic also operates a 501(c)(3) educational arm known as the Keep Our Republic Charitable Fund, which houses the organization's educational and research activities.

Partnerships and Collaborations

The organization collaborates with various non-partisan NGOs, law schools, universities, and civic groups to achieve its objectives. These partnerships facilitate original research, public outreach, and dialogue through town halls, panels, podcasts, and multimedia interviews.

Key Events and Programs

Since its inception, Keep Our Republic has hosted numerous community conversations and seminars to educate the public about election administration and potential threats to democracy. These events are tailored to specific local needs, ensuring that each community receives relevant information about their electoral processes.

Mission Statement

The organization's guiding principles, encapsulated in its civic creed, emphasize the importance of democratic processes: "Let all eligible voters vote. Let all votes be counted. Let the vote count stand." This mission underscores the organization's commitment to preserving democratic norms and ensuring the stability of the American electoral system.