Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called for eliminating the Electoral College and replacing it with direct elections for president and vice president during an appearance Sunday on CBS's “Face the Nation.”

As reported, Beshear made the remarks while discussing what he described as his “big ideas” for addressing the economy and government.

The Democratic governor has presented himself as a moderate and has been mentioned as a potential contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028.

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During the interview, the host asked Beshear what he considered his “biggest, boldest idea” for the future.

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Beshear responded by outlining proposals involving housing, government reform, congressional redistricting, term limits, and presidential elections.

“Well, I’ll give you two because people want you to fix the darn economy, and they want you to fix the darn government. On the economy, it is time for an aspirational investment in housing that can bring down the cost of especially first-time home ownership. People can actually see that progress all over the country."

"We ought to tie the federal dollars to speed. You’ve got to break ground, and you’ve got to do it quickly. Get through the overregulation and the NIMBY-ism. But I tell you what, people also think this government is broken. So, fix the darn government. Constitutional amendment. It is time."

"It should outlaw partisan redistricting and enshrine part of the Voting Rights Act right there in the Constitution. It should create term limits for Congress and the Supreme Court. No more gaming those appointments."

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"It should also overturn Citizens United, and I think call for direct elections of the president and the vice president. That could actually make things work. A big idea that would, yes, change government, but in a way enshrined in the Constitution where people would know it’s going to get better.”

The host then asked Beshear to clarify whether his proposal for direct presidential elections meant that he supported abolishing the Electoral College.

“I didn’t realize you support abolishing the Electoral College. If you’re saying direct election of the president and vice president.”

Beshear confirmed that he has previously expressed support for the idea and explained his reasoning in terms of Kentucky's role in presidential elections.

“Yeah, I’ve said it a number of times, and it’s because in Kentucky we will never see a candidate for president or vice president unless they’re from here."

"Why? Because people just expect that it’ll go one way or the other. It’s the idea that someone would get elected not just knowing about seven states, but having to earn votes all over the United States. I certainly think it’s time.”

Beshear's proposal would require a constitutional amendment because the Electoral College is established by the U.S. Constitution.

His comments therefore went beyond simply advocating changes to campaign strategy or election administration and called for a fundamental change to how the nation's president and vice president are chosen.

The governor also proposed several other constitutional changes during the CBS interview.

His list included a prohibition on partisan redistricting, placing part of the Voting Rights Act in the Constitution, congressional and Supreme Court term limits, and overturning the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision.

Beshear's comments come as Democratic politicians and potential presidential contenders begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2028 election cycle.

Although he has not formally announced a presidential campaign, his name has been discussed as a possible Democratic candidate.

The Kentucky governor was also among the candidates considered by former Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential running mate during her presidential campaign.

Harris ultimately selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.

Beshear has served as Kentucky's governor while maintaining a political identity that emphasizes his appeal in a state that regularly supports Republican presidential candidates.

His comments on the Electoral College highlight one of the challenges facing candidates from states that typically do not determine presidential outcomes under the current system.

Beshear argued that a direct-election system would require presidential candidates to seek support throughout the country rather than concentrating their campaigns on a limited number of closely contested states.

The proposal is one part of a broader package of government changes Beshear presented during the interview.

His call for a constitutional amendment would require approval through the federal constitutional amendment process before any of the proposed changes could take effect.

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