How would a NPV election change the state map?

[LLR]

With campaign differences and all, what would happen to the winners of states in the case of an NPV election? Discuss.

[DPKdebator]

In the case of an NPV election, the "state winners" would be absolutely worthless and would probably only be used for statistical purposes. Campaigning would be different, low-population states like ND and VT would be totally ignored in favor of larger states like TX, CA, and NY. Medium-large states like VA, MI, PA, and MA would probably be targeted too. It would be interesting to see how the results would play out, as it wouldn't be totally worthless to campaign in a state that's safe for the other party (there's definitely untapped potential for a Republican in MA in places like Plymouth and Worcester counties; states like TX probably have untapped potential for a Democrat).

[LLR]

In the case of an NPV election, the "state winners" would be absolutely worthless and would probably only be used for statistical purposes. Campaigning would be different, low-population states like ND and VT would be totally ignored in favor of larger states like TX, CA, and NY. Medium-large states like VA, MI, PA, and MA would probably be targeted too. It would be interesting to see how the results would play out, as it wouldn't be totally worthless to campaign in a state that's safe for the other party (there's definitely untapped potential for a Republican in MA in places like Plymouth and Worcester counties; states like TX probably have untapped potential for a Democrat).

Yeah, that's understood. That's why I asked the question.

[Figueira]

The West Coast would be much more heavily targeted. It pretty much gets ignored under the current system.

Candidates would still campaign heavily in big cities, but Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Denver would be replaced with New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

I don't know if any states would necessarily flip, although the rural Midwest would probably continue its trajectory towards the Republicans.

However, what we're forgetting is that the Senate, House, and gubernatorial elections still exist. If this is in place in 2020 (not happening I know) presidential candidates would probably spend a lot of time in North Carolina, Colorado, Michigan, New Hampshire, Georgia, Virginia, Maine if Collins retires, etc.