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Democrats eye national popular vote for president by 2028

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Democrats have gained significant control in several key states, potentially enabling them to bypass the Electoral College and implement a national popular vote system for presidential elections by 2028. This shift, achieved through the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, could ensure the winner of the national popular vote also wins the presidency, without requiring a constitutional amendment. However, the implementation faces hurdles, including the need for state legislatures to ratify the compact and potential constitutional challenges. AI

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Democrats eye national popular vote for president by 2028

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Pantazi ·

    Democrats' midterm gains could sideline Electoral College by 2028

    <p>Democrats' sweeping statehouse gains Tuesday have opened a path to effectively replacing the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/04/electoral-college-how-it-works" target="_blank">Electoral College</a> with a <a href="https://www.axios.com/2019/03/16/15-states-dc-change-ele…

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