OriginalSourceEl PaísSpainLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished04:00 UTCSourceEl PaísSpainLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished04:00 UTC
“How the Democrats’ midterm victory could reshape the rules for electing a US president”
“The party’s gains in four states have opened the door to an overhaul of the Electoral College, the system that can award the presidency to a candidate who loses the popular vote”
Democrats’ midterm victory could pushCompact National Popular Vote into force.
Key points
- Democrats won control of governorships and state legislatures in five key states.
- Advocates push for the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact to abolish Electoral College reliance.
- Compact requires adoption by states representing 270 electoral votes to take effect.
- Currently 18 states and DC have approved the Compact; 222 electoral votes represented.
- Legal and political challenges exist, including potential conflicts with the Constitution’s Compact Clause.
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