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Democrats eye opportunity to ditch Electoral College ahead of 2028

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Deese, K. (2026, November 9). Democrats eye opportunity to ditch Electoral College ahead of 2028. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4795277/democrats-eye-ditching-electoral-college-2028/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-09 · by Kaelan Deese

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Democrats are considering using their recent victories in state elections to change presidential election rules by eliminating the Electoral College system and instead basing the presidency on the national popular vote. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is among those focusing on gaining control of Congress, but some Democrats see an opportunity to secure enough electoral votes through state-level actions to make the popular vote decisive for future presidential elections.
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Democrats are eyeing an opportunity to reform the Electoral College ahead of the 2028 presidential election, following their midterm victories that gave them control in state capitals. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is focusing on securing the speaker’s position as Democrats prepare to take over Congress. With these gains, Democrats now have enough electoral votes to potentially change the system so that the national popular vote determines the presidency instead of the current Electoral College system. This move aims for a more enduring political advantage beyond just obstructing President Donald Trump's agenda in Congress.

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“The articles discuss similar plans but refer to different dates; Article A mentions post-election strategies for future action (2028), while Article B discusses immediate reaction to a recent election result.”
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While House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) pursues the speaker’s gavel and Democrats prepare to take over Congress, the party’s gains in state capitals have put a more enduring prize within reach: enough electoral votes to make the national popular vote effectively determine the presidency, rather than the Electoral College.
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2026-11-10 · Washington Examiner
Democrats eye opportunity to ditch Electoral College ahead of 2028 · assertive framing

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Democrats won the power to obstruct President Donald Trump in Congress. asserted
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Now, some want to use their midterm victories in the states to change the rules for choosing his successor. asserted
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While House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) pursues the speaker’s gavel and Democrats prepare to take over Congress, the party’s gains in state capitals have put a more enduring prize within reach: enough electoral votes to make the national popular vote effectively determine the presidency, rather than the Electoral College. asserted
vote → pursue → presidency
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