March 16, 2019 at 3:42 pm Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs National Popular Vote Act.

Gov. Jared Polis on Friday quietly signed a bill that pledges Colorado’s Electoral College votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote.

The bill’s sponsors — state Sen. Mike Foote and Reps. Jeni Arndt and Emily Sirota, all Democrats — released a joint statement saying using the national popular vote will give each person in Colorado and across the nation an equal vote.

“Equal representation is not a red or blue issue – it is a way to ensure every American and every Coloradan has an equal say about who leads our country. We are proud that Colorado has joined the compact,” the statement said.