WA joining effort for national popular vote for prez
Washington is about to join an intriguing reform compact that could change how we elect our president. Lawmakers have approved Senate Bill 5599 adding Washington to the list of states willing to cast its electoral votes for the ticket that wins the national popular vote. Currently, all 11 of Washington’s electoral votes are awarded winner-take-all to the ticket with the most votes in the state. Quick civics reminder: Although the popular vote is closely watched, the presidency is actually waged in a 50-state hunt for electoral…