Aaron Ford, the newly elected Governor of Nevada, has voiced his support for the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which seeks to ensure that the winner of the national popular vote becomes president. He criticized the Electoral College for its perceived racist origins and its history of allowing candidates to win without the popular vote. Ford's election could facilitate efforts to advance this proposal in Nevada, although it still requires legislative approval and faces legal challenges.
Key facts
- Aaron Ford won the Nevada gubernatorial election on November 3, 2026.
- Ford supports abolishing the Electoral College due to its alleged racist origins.
- The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact has 18 states and D.C. signed on, totaling 222 electoral votes.
- Joining the compact would require legislative approval in Nevada.
- If additional states join, the compact could reach 272 electoral votes.
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