An alternative to the electoral college

There is an alternative to the electoral college.

In order to retain the concept of a Federal Republic, this alternative would to tally the voting results by state, with each state's popular vote determining that state's choice of candidate.  The candidate with the most states would win the election.  In the improbable event of a tie, then the National Popular Vote (NPV) would decide the winner.

This alternative eliminates the electoral process, while sustaining the Federal Republic and ensuring a more democratic result.