Nebraska's 'winner-take-all' Electoral College System

SOURCE thehill.com
An attempt to change Nebraska to a 'winner-take-all' Electoral College system failed a key procedural vote despite support by former President Trump, Gov. Jim Pillen (R), and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R).

Key Points

  • Nebraska's Electoral College votes are currently assigned by district.
  • The bill's failure could potentially impact the 2024 election results.
  • Effort received endorsements from prominent figures like Trump, Pillen, and Ricketts.

Pros

  • Aligning Nebraska with much of the rest of the country in terms of Electoral College vote distribution.
  • Potential to benefit former President Trump by gaining an extra vote in the upcoming election.

Cons

  • Failed procedural vote due to lack of support from legislators.
  • Accusations of attempting to slip a partisan bill into unrelated work.