JOURNAL ARTICLE

U.S. Takes Step Closer to Popular Vote for Presidential Elections as Virginia Joins Compact.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sutherland, Callum; Lee, Chantelle 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signing the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact into law, advancing efforts to elect U.S. presidents by the national popular vote rather than the Electoral College. The compact, formally called the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, would require participating states to award their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the most votes nationwide once states totaling at least 270 electoral votes join. Currently, 19 jurisdictions, all led by Democrats, including Virginia, have joined, representing 222 electoral votes. The compact aims to address concerns that the Electoral College system distorts voter influence and campaign focus, though it faces opposition from some Republicans and legal challenges if it reaches the required threshold.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:193015638
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