Summary
A coalition of allies for former President Donald Trump is advocating for a change in Nebraska’s Electoral College law to award all of the state’s votes to the statewide winner, rather than splitting them by congressional district. This push is viewed as a strategic move to bolster Trump’s chances in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, where every electoral vote is critical.
Currently, Nebraska and Maine are the only states that allocate their Electoral College votes by congressional district, a system that has allowed Democrats to capture one of Nebraska’s five electoral votes in recent elections. Senator Lindsey Graham has been actively encouraging Nebraska Republicans to adopt a winner-take-all approach, arguing that a single electoral vote could be pivotal in a close race against Democrat Kamala Harris. The urgency of this initiative has intensified as the election date approaches, with Trump’s allies emphasizing the importance of consolidating electoral support to avoid a repeat of past electoral challenges. Nebraska’s Republican leadership, including Governor Jim Pillen, has indicated a willingness to consider this change if sufficient support can be demonstrated within the state legislature. However, the proposal faces opposition from some lawmakers and the state’s Democratic Party, which argues that the current system allows for a fair representation of voter preferences.
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