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Harris Calls for Electoral College Overhaul, 13-Justice Court, Statehood

8/4/2026

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris urged Democrats to revisit the Electoral College and proposed a 13-justice Supreme Court plus statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C.
She said the 2024 loss was 312-226 in the Electoral College.
A September 2024 Pew poll showed 63% favor the popular-vote winner as president.
Harris has not decided on a 2028 run and calls for a “too big to rig” campaign for the 2026 midterms.

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris urged Democrats to revisit the Electoral College and proposed a 13-justice Supreme Court plus statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C.
She said the 2024 loss was 312-226 in the Electoral College.
A September 2024 Pew poll showed 63% favor the popular-vote winner as president.
Harris has not decided on a 2028 run and calls for a “too big to rig” campaign for the 2026 midterms.