Maine Joins Popular Vote Compact

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National Popular Vote

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Map shows where effort to replace Electoral College stands

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17 states and Washington , D.C. have signed on to the National Popular Vote Compact .

The compact would give electoral votes to the national winner of the popular vote, even if it doesn't match the outcome in their state.

A majority of Americans would prefer to elect the president by popular vote.

Changing the law would require a constitutional amendment.

Democrats say the Electoral College gives disproportionate power to smaller, redder states.

Republicans fear that voters in large blue states like California or New York would have more influence if the presidency were determined by popular vote.

Other ways to change Electoral College are changing the way they apportion their votes.

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