National Popular Vote Compact hopes
The gist
Eighteen states and Washington, D.C. have joined the National Popular Vote compact, holding 222 electoral votes.
Four states with new trifectas could push it past 270.
How it unfolded
- Jan 22, 2026SCOTUSblog reports states with 209 electoral votes have signed the compact, which takes effect at 270.
- Mar 26, 2026Virginia is poised to join the 17 states and Washington, D.C. already in the compact; its 13 electors would leave the effort 48 short of its goal.
- May 4, 2026Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs Virginia's compact legislation; an op-ed states every blue state has now joined.