"Anti–Electoral College forces achieved a significant victory today. The state senate in elector-rich California has voted to join the controversial National Popular Vote movement. Bill advocates in the state senate plan to send the bill to the assembly immediately; they hope that NPV can be re-approved there and forwarded to the governor, perhaps by the end of the day. (The assembly already approved the measure, but needs to re-approve it due to minor senate amendments.) Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign the bill and make California the ninth entity to join NPV.
To date, seven states plus D.C. (for a total of 77 electors) have agreed to NPV’s plan. California’s participation would provide a giant boost, bringing the new total to 132 electors — nearly halfway to the 270 electors needed to essentially eliminate the Electoral College."
California to Join National Popular Vote Compact
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