# Democrats could actually kill the Electoral College

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/democrats-could-actually-kill-the-electoral-college/
- Published: 2026-11-11T11:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T11:25:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Washington Examiner (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4799354/democrats-could-actually-kill-electoral-college/
- Topics: Elections, Politics

## Key points

- 22 states have joined the National Popular Vote Compact.
- Members would award electors to the national popular-vote winner.
- Critics say the Electoral College gives smaller states a voice.

## Summary

The article describes the National Popular Vote Compact, an agreement under which participating states would direct their presidential electors to support the winner of the national popular vote. It says 22 states have joined, including California, and argues the compact could effectively end the Electoral College if enough states sign up.

The article contrasts the compact with the Electoral College system established in the Constitution in 1787. Supporters of the current system argue it protects smaller states and rural voters from being overlooked, while the article suggests a popular-vote system could lead candidates to focus more on large cities. The text provides no total number of electoral votes committed by all participating states or details on how close the compact is to taking effect.

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