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title: "National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Gains Momentum"
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published: 2026-11-10T15:00:00.000Z
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# National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Gains Momentum

The Democratic Party's recent victories create an opportunity for Democrats in newly trifecta-controlled states to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

Democrats have been swept to power in several key battleground states, and now they face pressure to reduce their influence in presidential elections.

The party's recent victories create an opportunity for Democrats in newly trifecta-controlled states to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, a pact between states that would award Electoral College votes to the winner of the national popular vote instead of the candidate who wins the most votes within each state.

Several swing states are being eyed by Democrats as potential additions to the compact, which requires a combined total of 270 electoral votes from participating states for its provisions to take effect.

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact has been gaining momentum over the past two decades, with eight states already on board and a combined total of 222 electoral votes.

The unified Democratic control in these five states is set to begin next year, marking a significant shift in power dynamics ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

In Arizona, Senate Majority Leader Priya Sundareshan has confirmed that her caucus will take up the issue of national popular vote, although the timing remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Governor Katie Hobbs' office declined to comment on the matter, despite her own campaign promises to lower costs for voters. The Democratic Party's stance on this issue is likely to be influenced by their priorities going forward.

Sundareshan noted that her caucus will consider joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, but emphasized that no decisions have been made yet. This development comes as Democrats in these five states weigh the potential consequences of switching to a national popular vote system, which could render their own states less crucial for presidential elections.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has expressed openness to signing his state into the national popular vote compact, but indicated that he hasn't yet coordinated with lawmakers on how this would fit into his broader agenda.

State leaders in several other states are reportedly aware of the potential backlash they could face if they attempt to change the rules for electing presidents. Incoming Michigan Senate Majority Leader Darrin Camilleri has acknowledged that enacting a national popular vote system would likely invite lawsuits from Republicans, and he wants to ensure that all stakeholders are on board before making any move.

Michigan is not the only state where there's been consideration of joining the compact; Wisconsin had previously backed a bill to do so in 2019. However, some lawmakers may be hesitant to take this step due to concerns about their state becoming less crucial for presidential elections under a national popular vote system.

Wisconsin Democrats have been actively promoting the idea of joining the national popular vote compact, according to an official from the state. This push is part of a broader effort to make every voter's voice count in presidential elections.

In other states, similar efforts are underway despite concerns about potential consequences. For instance, when Nevada Democrats held power in 2019, they introduced a bill to join the compact but their governor vetoed it out of concern that smaller states like Nevada would lose influence under a national popular vote system.

The groups advocating for the compact remain hopeful that enough states will join to trigger its implementation before the next presidential election in 2028.

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Source: [Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/10/democrats-national-popular-vote-electoral-college-2028-wisconsin-michigan-pennsylvania-01158164)  
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