Vice President Kamala Harris said the United States should reconsider the Electoral College, the system used to elect presidents. Her remarks matter because changing or abolishing it would require a constitutional amendment and remains a divisive issue in American politics.

The Electoral College can allow a candidate to win the presidency without receiving the most votes nationwide, as occurred in 2000 and 2016. Supporters argue it protects the influence of smaller states, while critics say it gives disproportionate weight to voters in closely contested states.