Democrats' midterm gains could sideline Electoral College by 2028
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections2028 Presidential Race
1 outlet (Axios) is covering this story.
- Axios reports: “Democrats' sweeping statehouse gains Tuesday have opened a path to effectively replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote in time for the 2028 presidential election — without need…”
Read the full coverage
Top political stories right now
Updated Nov 4, 2026, 6:04 PM ET
- Vance, in Break With Trump, Blames Iran War for Republicans’ 2026 Midterm Losses 8 outlets
- Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to U.S. Senate from Michigan 6 outlets
- South Carolina winner Annie Andrews talks about her win and the path ahead 5 outlets
- Progressive group calls for Senate Dems to replace Schumer as leader 4 outlets
- Mike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after losses 4 outlets
Related coverage
- The 2028 presidential race starts now. These six Democrats just had a great night 1 outlet
- Democratic wins ignite centrist-progressive fight over path to 2028 1 outlet
- DNC chairman says ‘big tent’ approach in midterm sweep could fuel 2028 gains 1 outlet
- Under-the-radar implication of Dem blue wave means 'zero' chance GOP accomplishes critical goal, experts warn 1 outlet
- Skilled trades now offer direct path to six-figure pay without college debt thanks to emerging tech industry 1 outlet
More top stories from Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Prediction markets foresaw Democratic dominance in midterm elections 13 outlets
- South Carolina winner Annie Andrews talks about her win and the path ahead 13 outlets
- Read: Hakeem Jeffries' letter officially launching his bid for House speaker 8 outlets
- Speaker Johnson has told staff he will not run for minority leader after GOP midterm losses 6 outlets
- Progressive group calls for Senate Dems to replace Schumer as leader 5 outlets
All political stories from Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Today’s top stories