John – time and time again, we see the same problems in every single presidential election:
- Candidates spend almost all of their time campaigning in just a handful of swing states...
- They ignore people everywhere else – and don’t have much reason to try to win their votes...
- Plus, there’s the ever-present risk that the candidate who loses the popular vote can nevertheless win the presidency.
Why? The broken Electoral College.
That’s why we’re working to build consensus right now in multiple key states to support the National Popular Vote Compact.
You may already be familiar with this much-needed reform to fix the Electoral College. But just in case you’re not...
The National Popular Vote Compact is an agreement among states to guarantee their electoral votes go to the candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
When could this take place? Just as soon as states totaling 270 electors – a majority – join in.
You see, the Constitution lets states decide how to award their own Electoral College votes. So once we’ve hit that threshold, every state in the Compact will agree to award theirs to whoever wins the popular vote nationwide – giving that candidate the 270 required to win the presidency.
AND... we are now closer than you might think. Fifteen states and the District of Columbia have already signed on. That gives us 195 electors!
What about the remaining states? We’re just about at the tipping point to get to 270. But we’re going to have to battle even harder and expend more energy and resources to get the remaining votes on board.
The events of January 6th, 2021 make clear why this reform is essential and why we must not fail. Already, Donald Trump and his far-right allies in state legislatures are laying the groundwork to override their states’ Electoral College votes in case they need to stop the candidate that voters choose for president in 2024 from being seated.
That’s why Common Cause has prioritized advancing the National Popular Vote Compact in as many states as possible – and we’ve recently helped bring Colorado, New Mexico, Delaware, and Oregon on board. We have real momentum, which is why Common Cause must ramp up our efforts even more over the coming months.
I hope we can count on your support. There is no time to lose – because we are opposed by powerful forces that have deep pockets.
John, this isn't a fight we can win overnight. We need to invest in our proven grassroots strategy and plan to keep pushing the National Popular Vote Compact in target states between now and 2024.
That's why I’m asking today if you will step up and help us secure victory for the long haul. You can make a major impact right now by joining a special group of Common Cause members known as Guardians for Democracy.
These members make small, monthly gifts of $5, $10, or even $25. Their steady, regular donations provide a reliable base of resources to help us plan and budget for these vital and long-term efforts to fix the Electoral College.
Frankly, the simple act of becoming a Guardian for Democracy is one of the most important steps you can take to defend our democracy >>
And, as our way of welcoming you and thanking you for taking this special step, we’ll send you a copy of Robert Reich’s new book, The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It.
Sorry, I can't become a sustaining member at this time, but I’d still like to make a one-time gift to help where it’s needed most >>
Before the 2024 presidential election, we have a MAJOR opportunity to bring National Popular Vote to more states – inching closer and closer to the 270-vote mark necessary for victory.
The antiquated “winner-take-all” Electoral College system must be changed so that voters in all 50 states have a say in choosing our president.
We can’t allow the presidential candidate who fails to receive the most votes to occupy the Oval Office – which has happened in two out of the last six presidential elections!
It’s time to STOP the Electoral College from silencing the majority of voters and ensure that every eligible individual has a meaningful voice in presidential elections – no matter where they live.
Thanks for all you do,
Sylvia Albert, Director of Voting and Elections
and the team at Common Cause
