Which reform to the electoral college aims for a direct alignment with the popular vote?

The reform aimed at establishing a direct alignment with the popular vote is the direct election of the president. This approach proposes that voters across the nation would directly cast their votes for their preferred candidate, and the candidate with the most votes would be declared the winner. This method eliminates the intermediary step of the Electoral College, which currently allocates electoral votes based on state-by-state voting outcomes.

Advocates for direct election argue that it would enhance democratic representation, ensuring that each individual vote carries equal weight in determining the outcome of the presidential election. By removing the electoral vote distribution mechanism, the direct election approach prioritizes the aggregate national vote, reflecting the collective will of the electorate more transparently. This contrasts with other proposed reforms, such as the district plan or proportional plan, which modify the existing system rather than completely align the selection process with the popular vote.