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A 379

Repeals the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote."

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Auth and 4 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill would withdraw from National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, restoring winner-take-all electoral vote allocation based on state results only.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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Bill Summary · A 379

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 379 seeks to repeal New Jersey's participation in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), an agreement among states to award their electoral votes to the national popular vote winner rather than their own state's plurality winner. If enacted, New Jersey would withdraw from this interstate compact and return to the traditional winner-take-all electoral vote system based on state results.

Why is this important

This bill directly addresses how New Jersey's 14 electoral votes would be allocated in presidential elections. Currently, under the compact, New Jersey's votes would go to the national popular vote winner even if the state's voters preferred a different candidate. The outcome affects which candidate receives the presidency and reflects fundamental disagreement over whether presidential elections should be determined by national popular preference or state-by-state results.

Potential points of contention

  • Electoral system philosophy: Supporters argue states should control their own electoral votes based on their voters' preferences; opponents contend the compact advances democratic representation by honoring nationwide popular choice
  • Interstate compact validity: Questions exist about whether individual states can unilaterally withdraw from compacts and what legal mechanisms apply
  • Political advantage: The compact's effects depend on electoral geography; critics may worry about partisan implications of withdrawal timing and which states remain in the compact

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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