Kamala Harris Pitches Supreme Court, Electoral College Reform
Kamala Harris called for adding Supreme Court justices during an interview with Keke Palmer.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed expanding the Supreme Court and reforming the Electoral College in a recent interview. Harris argued that Democrats should pursue structural changes if they regain control of Congress, citing the conservative majority on the Supreme Court following President Donald Trump's first term.
She also expressed the importance of the popular vote, advocating for statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, as well as a potential shift to a national popular vote for presidential elections. The Constitution allows for Supreme Court expansion through legislation, which could impact the court's balance depending on the political control at the time.
A direct popular vote for the presidency would mandate a nationwide tally, a proposal supported by most Democrats but divided among Republicans. Harris' stance on running for president again remains undecided, as she focuses on the upcoming 2026 midterms.
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