(CNN) New Mexico is the latest state to join a compact pledging to devote its electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote in future presidential elections if enough states sign on. Cisneros said he hopes the elimination of the "archaic" Electoral College will give New Mexico more influence in national elections. "For us it is crucial that the election for president is predicated on popular vote rather than the traditional and historical way of doing that." New Mexico is the 14th state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, bringing it to 189 electoral votes. The states will not shift their vote allocations until their combined electoral votes equal 270, enough to decide a presidential election.

Source: CNN April 05, 2019 00:56 UTC