Article IV

This article exists to ensure that every American vote for President carries the same weight, regardless of where the voter lives. Under the current Electoral College system, presidential elections are decided through state-by-state electoral votes rather than by the national popular vote, causing many voters to feel their voices matter less than others. This article replaces the Electoral College with a direct national popular vote, making the candidate who receives the most votes nationwide the winner. 

It also establishes procedures to ensure election results are certified accurately and on time, preventing administrative disputes or political interference from overturning the will of the voters.

Section 1 — Election of the Executive by National Popular Vote

The President and Vice President of the United States shall be elected by direct national popular vote.

The ticket receiving the highest number of lawfully cast votes nationwide shall be elected.

The Electoral College is hereby abolished, and all constitutional and statutory provisions relating to its operation are hereby null and void.

Section 2 — Supersession and Implementation

This Article supersedes Article II and the Twelfth Amendment of the Constitution to the extent inconsistent with this Article.

Congress shall enact appropriate legislation to implement this Article, and in the absence of such legislation, this Article shall be self-executing.

Section 3 — Succession and Election Contingencies

Congress shall enact appropriate legislation establishing procedures for election contingencies, ties, vacancies occurring before inauguration, and other circumstances necessary to ensure continuity and legitimacy of executive leadership.

Section 4 — Timely Certification and Finality

Congress shall enact appropriate legislation establishing procedures for the timely tabulation, certification, and finalization of presidential election results conducted pursuant to this Article.

No failure, delay, refusal, or obstruction in certification by any State or official shall invalidate, suspend, or alter the lawful outcome of a national popular vote conducted in accordance with this Article.