Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said that the Electoral College "needs to go" in favor of "a national popular vote," Fox News reported. As governor, the Democratic vice presidential hopeful signed a pact that would circumvent the system.

Like clockwork, Democrats rail against the Electoral College system every four years because they often win the popular vote but fail to garner the 270 electoral votes required to win the presidency. Walz is no exception, as he and Vice President Kamala Harris face former President Donald Trump in a few weeks.

The American election system works by designating electors from each state. In 48 of the 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., the Electoral College casts ballots for whichever candidate receives the most votes (Maine and Nebraska award their electoral votes proportionally).

This system ensures that every state gets a say in the national elections rather than larger states overriding the will of smaller states through sheer numbers. The framers of the Constitution set up the system, but Democrats don't like it.

Walz's Plea

At a private California fundraiser at Gov. Gavin Newson's Sacramento home, Walz made his case for changing the system that has served the U.S. for over two centuries. "I think all of us know the Electoral College needs to go," Walz said, according to CNN.

"We need a national popular vote, but that’s not the world we live in. So we need to win Beaver County, Pennsylvania," Walz continued.

"We need to be able to go into York, Pennsylvania, win. We need to be in western Wisconsin and win. We need to be in Reno, Nevada, and win," Walz went on, seemingly angry that he has to campaign places other than big cities.

Harris also called for a change during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2019 during her first failed presidential bid. "There’s no question that the popular vote has been diminished in terms of making the final decision about who’s the president of the United States and we need to deal with that, so I’m open to the discussion," Harris said.

Still, the Harris/Walz campaign claimed this isn't an official position. "He was commenting to a crowd of strong supporters about how the campaign is built to win 270 electoral votes," a spokesperson explained.

Democrats hate the Electoral College because it gives a voice to people outside of blue cities and states that are packed with Democratic voters. The system works as designed, which is exactly why Democrats hate it so much.