initiatives
Bipartisan Open Letters
At pivotal moments in our nation’s recent history, Keep Our Republic convenes respected bipartisan voices to sound the alarm on threats to the peaceful transfer of power and the rule of law. These open letters—signed by former governors, judges, secretaries of state, and members of Congress—represent a unified call to uphold democratic principles, regardless of party.
Reaffirming constitutional principles
Constitution Day Letter
The Keep Our Republic Article III Coalition issued a Constitution Day letter calling on Americans to defend judicial independence and strengthen public understanding of the courts’ role in democracy. The letter launched a national civic education effort to demystify how the judiciary works, what judicial independence truly means, and why it matters to every American.
Through community conversations, members of the A3C engage directly with citizens about the Constitution, the rule of law, and the enduring importance of an impartial judiciary. These dialogues, inspired by the Constitution Day letter, highlight how the courts have safeguarded liberty throughout history—and how they must continue to do so today and for future generations.
The judges remind us that Constitution Day is not only about celebrating the past, but about fulfilling the Constitution’s promise in our own time. As they wrote, “Since 1787 our Constitution has stood firm. Now so must we all.” 
FROM AMERICA’S FORMER FEDERAL JUDGES
Article III Coalition’s Open Letter
In May 2025, the Article III Coalition launched its first public letter as a call to action for fellow retired judges to take a stand in protecting an independent judiciary.
Since then, the Coalition has toured the country, engaging with the public and emphasizing the importance of community conversations.
Safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process
Letter to America’s Governors
A bipartisan group of former governors formalized their concerns in a letter that highlighted the critical role current governors play under the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 (ECRA) in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
Under federal law, governors are responsible for certifying which candidate won the popular vote in their state through a document called the “Certificate of Ascertainment.” This certificate names the electors that represent the winning candidate and is conclusive under the law. The ECRA clarifies that governors must submit this certificate to ensure that the state’s electors are chosen based on the certified results of the election.
Without this certification, state electors may face challenges in Congress that may lead to their votes being dismissed. This could disenfranchise the state’s voters, nullify the results and rob citizens of their role in deciding the next President and Vice President.