# Earn broad consent before changing presidential elections

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/earn-broad-consent-before-changing-presidential-elections/
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T16:26:27+00:00
- Original publisher: Washington Examiner (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4799130/national-popular-vote-compact-constitutional-amendment/
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- The compact would use the national popular vote to determine the presidency.
- It has been pursued through coordinated state legislation since 2006.
- The article calls for broad consent and a constitutional amendment.

## Summary

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact aims to make the nationwide popular vote determine who becomes president, using legislation passed by participating states. The article argues that this would fundamentally change presidential elections and should not proceed without broad public consent and a constitutional amendment.

Introduced in 2006, the compact predates current political circumstances and could affect both parties beyond their expectations for the next election. The article says officials should explain what voters approved, whose influence would change and why they are pursuing the change without amending the Constitution.

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