# Democrats Gain Electoral Control, Could Change Presidential Election

> Democrats now control 71 electoral votes, potentially ending the Electoral College by shifting to national popular vote.
- Title: Democrats Gain Electoral Control, Could Change Presidential…
- Summary: Democrats now control 71 electoral votes, potentially ending the Electoral College by shifting to national popular vote.
- Keywords: democrats, electoral college, national popular vote, state legislatures, presidential election, electoral votes, national popular vote compact, state governors, The Boston Globe
- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/11/10/nation/democrats-electoral-college-popular-vote
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## Democrats gain control in six states
Democrats won full control in six states representing 71 electoral votes: Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
## National Popular Vote Compact
The compact would require 270 electoral votes to win the presidency and shift the election to national popular vote.
## Support from governors
Wisconsin's new Democratic governor David Crowley and Pennsylvania's governor Josh Shapiro support moving to national popular vote.
## Opposition from governors
Arizona's governor Katie Hobbs and Nevada's previous governor Steve Sisolak oppose joining the compact.
## Legal challenges expected
Conservative groups warn the compact disenfranchises voters and violates the Constitution, potentially leading to Supreme Court challenges.
## Historical context
The idea gained traction after George W. Bush won the 2000 election and Donald Trump won the 2016 election without winning the popular vote.
## Potential constitutional issues
States cannot set rules that determine outcomes in other states, risking dilution of votes and constitutional challenges.
## Next steps
The compact could require Michigan and either Arizona or Nevada to join to reach 270 electoral votes.
## Key takeaway

Democrats gained control of six states with 71 electoral votes, which could require a national popular vote to win the presidency.