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Nebraska Republicans Push for Winner-Take-All Electoral Vote Change to Aid Trump in Close November Election

Sep 20, 2024, 02:06 PM

Republicans in Nebraska are intensifying their efforts to change the state's electoral vote allocation to a winner-take-all system ahead of the upcoming close November presidential election. This move is aimed at securing all five of Nebraska's Electoral College votes for former President Donald Trump. Currently, Nebraska allocates its electoral votes by congressional district, which allows for a split in the votes. The proposed change could significantly impact the election, as it would deny Vice President Kamala Harris a potential vote from the 2nd Congressional District, making her path to 270 electoral votes more challenging. The push has garnered support from key figures such as Sen. Lindsey Graham, who recently visited Nebraska to advocate for the change. With eight weeks to go until Election Day, the change, if implemented, would align Nebraska with 48 other states that use the winner-take-all system.