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  The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Requires No Congressional Approval

  The Constitution gives states the exclusive power to decide what to do with their Electoral College votes.

  Jan 19, 2021
  January 19, 2021

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Afraid Cities Would Rule with a National Popular Vote? Don’t Be.

  Only 20 percent of Americans live in big cities, so that's not a winning path to the White House.

  Nov 24, 2020
  November 24, 2020

  Kristin Eberhard

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  2020’s Elections Show Cities and States Leading on Democracy Reform

  Voters passed national popular vote in Colorado, campaign contribution limits in Oregon, ranked choice voting in Alaska, and more.

  Nov 4, 2020
  November 4, 2020

  Hayat Norimine

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  Should Colorado Choose Presidents by Popular Vote?

  On November’s ballot, Colorado voters can opt to stay in or bail out of the national popular vote.

  Oct 1, 2020
  October 1, 2020

  Hayat Norimine

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  Democracy Wins in Oregon, Despite Lawmakers’ Walkout

  Democracy took big steps forward and one giant step back in Oregon.

  Jul 12, 2019
  July 12, 2019

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Oregon Just Joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  The compact now has 196 of the 270 votes needed to take effect.

  Jun 5, 2019
  June 5, 2019

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Oregon Poised to Pass National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  Three bills have been introduced during the 2019 session and one already has 40 sponsors.

  May 26, 2017
  May 26, 2017

  Kristin Eberhard

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  How the Electoral College Could Make Every Vote Really Count

  And exactly why it doesn’t do so today.

  Dec 8, 2016
  December 8, 2016

  Kristin Eberhard

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  The Electoral College Trumped the People. Again.

  But the US Constitution empowers Oregon—and other states—to do something about it.

  Nov 28, 2016
  November 28, 2016

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Talking Turkey About the Electoral College

  Choice quotes to bring to your Thanksgiving table.

  Nov 24, 2016
  November 24, 2016

  Anna Fahey

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  Senior Director of Strategy
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