Imagine a system where a small number of voters — that is, voters in just a few states — were the ones whose votes truly mattered in a Presidential election. You just imagined our system. Voters in most states are on the sidelines, some of them writing checks, while candidates target their campaigns to the issues and concerns unique to only a few states. Under National Popular Vote, each voter, in any state, would have an equal say — and equal sway — in electing the President.

The National Popular Vote Compact is a proposal through which states commit their electoral votes to the candidate for President who gets the most votes in the country. It only takes effect when enough states sign on to constitute a majority of the electoral votes. National Popular Vote ensures that each vote cast has an equal impact on the outcome of the Presidential election, thus furthering the principle of one person, one vote.

Sounds simple enough, but for National Popular Vote to take effect it has to pass more state legislatures. It has broad-based support, including from the ACLU.

Find out about the status in your state at www.nationalpopularvote.com.