We can give the same representation to smaller states , without any need of the electoral college . A simple reform would be 1 . Abolish the college , and replace them with a certain number of votes . 2 . Each state gets votes equal to the number of electoral delegates they currently have . 3 . Each state ' s votes will be apportioned according to the popular vote in that state . This eliminates the risk of faithless electors , and it means the concept of swing states ceases to exist . Every state is now important . They need to be apportioned according to each states ' s popular vote , rather than congressional district , to prevent gerrymandering . It would continue to give an advantage to smaller states , so they aren ' t drowned out . However , it would mean that it would be very unlikely for the winner of the popular vote to not win the election .