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Nebraska GOP Pushes Winner-Take-All Electoral Vote Change, Impacting Harris

Sep 20, 2024, 05:53 PM

Nebraska Republicans are intensifying efforts to change the state's electoral vote allocation system to a winner-take-all format. This move is aimed at benefiting former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election by potentially denying Vice President Kamala Harris a crucial electoral vote from the state's 2nd Congressional District. The proposed change has garnered significant attention, with key figures such as Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Adrian Smith visiting the state to advocate for the switch. If successful, this shift could significantly impact the electoral map, making it more challenging for Harris to secure the necessary 270 electoral votes. The urgency of this push is underscored by the tight timeline, with only eight weeks remaining until Election Day. Fremont state Sen. Lynne Walz, who holds a Trump +33 seat, could be a decisive vote in blocking the change.