Senate Democrats Push to Abolish Electoral College with New Amendment Proposal

The proposed amendment seeks to replace the Electoral College with a national popular vote system, reigniting debate over representation and democracy in U.S. elections.

Democratic Senators Brian Schatz, Dick Durbin, and Peter Welch introduced a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College in favor of direct popular vote for presidential elections.
Supporters argue the Electoral College is outdated, undemocratic, and undermines the principle of 'one person, one vote,' while disproportionately empowering smaller states and swing states.
Critics warn that eliminating the Electoral College could concentrate electoral power in populous states, marginalizing rural voters and smaller states in national elections.
The amendment faces significant hurdles, as abolishing the Electoral College would require ratification by at least 37 states, a challenging threshold to meet.
The proposal has sparked renewed attention on the role of the Electoral College, with advocates and opponents debating its impact on representation, voter equity, and the balance of power in U.S. democracy.