Coverage dated November 4, 2026

Democrats' midterm gains could sideline Electoral College by 2028

Headline from Axios

Democrats' sweeping statehouse gains Tuesday have opened a path to effectively replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote in time for the 2028 presidential election — without needing to amend the Constitution.

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  1. Axios

    Democrats' midterm gains could sideline Electoral College by 2028 (opens Axios)

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    Democrats' sweeping statehouse gains Tuesday have opened a path to effectively replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote in time for the 2028 presidential election — without needing to amend the Constitution.

  2. The New Republic

    Democrats Win Enough Seats Nationwide to End Electoral College (opens The New Republic)

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    With Democratic victories in state legislatures and governorships across the country Tuesday, the Electoral College could now be in jeopardy—even without a near-impossible constitutional amendment. If passed by enough states, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact would effectively nullify the…

  3. Conservative Daily News

    Democrats’ Statehouse Sweep Puts Electoral College End-Run Within Reach for 2028 (opens Conservative Daily News)

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    by Rich Mitchell at CDN - New Democratic trifectas in five swing states could push the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact past 270 electoral votes without amending the Constitution. Click to read the rest HERE-> Democrats’ Statehouse Sweep Puts Electoral College End-Run Within Reach for 2028 f…