Several close allies of former President Donald Trump are making another push to change Nebraska’s Electoral College law in an effort to ensure that all of the state’s electoral votes go to the winner of the popular vote. Currently, Nebraska is one of two states that splits its electoral votes based on the winner of each congressional district, with two votes going to the statewide winner and one vote going to the winner of each congressional district.
This latest effort comes after Trump and his allies have repeatedly claimed that the 2020 election was stolen from him, despite no evidence of widespread voter fraud. They argue that Nebraska’s current system of awarding electoral votes allows for what they see as an unfair distribution of votes, and they believe that changing the law to a winner-takes-all system would be more fair and accurate.
Supporters of the current system argue that it allows for a more accurate representation of the state’s voters and prevents the disenfranchisement of minority voters. They believe that changing the law to a winner-takes-all system would lead to a situation where a candidate could win the popular vote in the state, but still receive fewer electoral votes.
The push to change Nebraska’s Electoral College law is likely to face an uphill battle, as it would require approval from the state legislature and Governor Pete Ricketts, who has previously voiced his support for the current system. However, with the support of Trump allies, the issue is likely to remain in the spotlight and could potentially spark further debate on the future of the Electoral College system.
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