Pennsylvania’s Democratic trifecta renews calls to join National Popular Vote compact

This story was originally published by Pennsylvania Capital- Star Democrats’ midterm victories in Pennsylvania and other swing states have prompted renewed interest in an alternative to the Electoral College that proponents have urged the commonwealth to join. With Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection and majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly, Democrats have a clear runway to launch popular progressive initiatives, such as increasing the minimum wage and protecting abortion ri...