Democrats’ plan to scrap the Electoral College is finally within reach. One of its architects is having second thoughts.

The article says the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact could come close to taking effect after Democrats gained control of several state governments in 2026. The plan would direct participating states to award their presidential electors to the national popular-vote winner, potentially changing how presidents are chosen without a constitutional amendment.

Yale law professor Akhil Reed Amar, who helped develop the idea behind the compact, now worries it has serious flaws that could cause a nationwide electoral crisis. States representing 222 electoral votes have joined; Pennsylvania, Michigan and two of Arizona, Nevada or Wisconsin would add the 48 votes needed to reach the 270-vote threshold. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has expressed support for reform.