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Nebraska GOP Pushes Winner-Take-All Electoral Vote System Ahead of November Election

Sep 20, 2024, 02:30 PM

Nebraska Republicans are intensifying efforts to change the state's electoral vote system to a winner-take-all format. This move aims to benefit former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November election by potentially securing all five of Nebraska's Electoral College votes for him. The proposed change could significantly impact Vice President Kamala Harris's path to securing 270 electoral votes, as she would need to win additional swing states like Nevada, Georgia, Arizona, or North Carolina. Prominent figures, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, have visited Nebraska to advocate for the change. The shift, if implemented, would align Nebraska with the majority of states that use a winner-take-all system and could deny Democrats a crucial vote from the 2nd Congressional District in Omaha. With eight weeks to go until Election Day, the urgency of the Republican push is evident.