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Virginia Joins National Popular Vote Compact, Expanding to 18 States

4/14/2026

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Virginia has joined the National Popular Vote Compact, awarding its electoral votes to the nationwide popular vote winner.
Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed the bill implementing the compact.
The move expands the compact to 18 states and 222 electoral votes.
Supporters say the compact addresses concerns about marginalization in states outside battlegrounds.
Legal challenges are anticipated if the compact reaches 270 electoral votes, with critics arguing it undermines established procedures.

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Virginia has joined the National Popular Vote Compact, awarding its electoral votes to the nationwide popular vote winner.
Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed the bill implementing the compact.
The move expands the compact to 18 states and 222 electoral votes.
Supporters say the compact addresses concerns about marginalization in states outside battlegrounds.
Legal challenges are anticipated if the compact reaches 270 electoral votes, with critics arguing it undermines established procedures.