Midterm gains may sideline Electoral College
The gist
Democrats won governorships and both legislative chambers in five states, Axios reports.
The National Popular Vote compact could reach 270 electoral votes if all five join.
How it unfolded
- 2006The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact was introduced.
- 2019Nevada's Democratic governor vetoed the compact, saying it would hurt the state's role in presidential elections.
- 2023 -2024Democrats in Michigan failed to pass the compact when they held a trifecta.