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Democrats now have a path to sidestep the Electoral College. Would it work?

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By Ben Blatt Verified
| The San Francisco Examiner Verified
(The Upshot) Twice since 2000 -- with George W. Bush and then Donald Trump -- Republicans have lost the national popular vote but won the Electoral College. That has left many Democrats furious with the system. Eliminating the Electoral College would require a constitutional amendment, a highly unlikely prospect in a polarized nation. But after Tuesday's midterm elections, Democrats will soon have enough power in statehouses across the country to try to circumvent it without an amendment.
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Democrats Now Have a Path to Sidestep the Electoral College. Would It Work?

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By Ben Blatt Verified
| The Seattle Times Verified
Twice since 2000 — with George W. Bush and then Donald Trump — Republicans have lost the national popular vote but won the Electoral College. That has left many Democrats furious with the system. Eliminating the Electoral College would require a constitutional amendment, a highly unlikely prospect in a polarized nation. But after Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats will soon have enough power in statehouses across the country to try to circumvent it without an amendment.
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Democrats Now Have a Path to Sidestep the Electoral College. Would It Work?

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By Ben Blatt Verified
| The New York Times Verified
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Midterm victories have given states the opportunity to elevate the national popular vote, but obstacles like legal challenges would loom. Nov. 8, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET Twice since 2000 — with George W. Bush and then Donald J. Trump — Republicans have lost the national popular vote but won the Electoral College. That has left many Democrats furious with the system.
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