Editorial selection · Government & Reform

Democrats have gained control in more states. That could change the way the US elects its president

Selected by Dylan Ratigan.

Article summary

AP counted the electoral votes represented by states in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and interviewed officials about whether other states might join after the election. The agreement would allocate members’ electoral votes to the national winner only once participating states hold a majority.

Participants account for 222 electoral votes against the required 270; Minnesota already belonged before this election.