Virginia joins National Popular Vote

The decision marks a significant milestone for the movement to reform the US presidential election system and bypass the Electoral College.

Critics have slammed the move as 'unconstitutional' and argued that it effectively disenfranchises Virginia voters by tying their outcome to other states.

Supporters, however, maintain that the change will ensure that every vote in the country carries equal weight in determining the presidency.

Virginia's participation brings the compact significantly closer to its goal, as it now includes 17 states and the District of Columbia.