Democrats' midterm gains could sideline Electoral College by 2028

Democrats' sweeping statehouse gains Tuesday have opened a path to effectively replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote in time for the 2028 presidential election — without needing to amend the Constitution. Democrats have won control of the governorship and both legislative chambers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and Nevada, enough to push the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact beyond the 270-vote threshold required to take effect.