Although France elects its president in high turnout national popular vote elections, its three largest cities, Paris, Marseille and Lyon elect their mayors in a way that is strikingly similar to how American presidents are elected.

"The National Popular Vote Initiative does not help one party or another. It just helps Americans in general." – Illinois state Senator Kird Dillard (R), co-sponsor of a NPV bill.

On July 27, the Massachusetts Senate approved the National Popular Vote plan for president by a 28-9 vote, three days after the final vote of the Massachusetts House passed it 116-34.