Her call follows Democrats introducing a bill that would amend the Constitution and ensure that the popular vote chooses the president.

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) argued that the popular vote should “prevail” during remarks calling for an end to the Electoral College on Tuesday. As the Democratic governor presided over the Empire State’s ceremonial Electoral College vote in Albany,

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Tuesday called for the Electoral College to be abolished, arguing the system is outdated. “We, the people, forming a more perfect union, and I strongly believe that the people of New York state and the United States of America,