Tuesday's election could have a major, but largely overlooked, implication for US "democracy": Democrats could gain control of enough state houses and governorships to force the US presidential election to be decided by the popular vote instead of the Electoral College.

Tuesday's election could have a major, but largely overlooked, implication for US "democracy": Democrats could gain control of enough state houses and governorships to force the US presidential election to be decided by the popular vote instead of the Electoral College.