Democrats' state wins fuel push for Electoral College reform ahead of 2028

Recent Democratic victories in state legislatures have brought renewed attention to Electoral College reform before the 2028 presidential election, The Hill reported.

Democrats have secured trifectas in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Nevada, according to The Hill, giving them control of the governorship and both legislative chambers in these states.

These wins have energized activists who support the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, legislation that would require states to allocate all their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote, The Hill explained.

The compact aims to ensure the presidency reflects the popular vote without abolishing the Electoral College, by having enough states join to reach a majority of electoral votes.

Politico highlighted that new Democratic powerbrokers are emerging ahead of the 2028 election, likely influencing these reform efforts and broader party strategies.