Value of a vote in US election varies by state due to Electoral College system

The value of a vote in the U.S. presidential election varies significantly by state due to the Electoral College system. For example, a voter in Texas has less influence than one in Vermont, where votes carry more weight. The Electoral College allocates electors based on state populations, but smaller states have a disproportionate number of electors. This means that votes in states like Texas represent many more people than those in smaller states, creating inequality in voting power. Efforts to reform the Electoral College, including the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, are ongoing but face challenges. Currently, 17 states and D.C. have signed on, but a majority of electoral votes is needed for the compact to take effect.