The battle for the first battleground electoral vote in Nebraska’s Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District has been intense, as private polls may have already decided the outcome in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris. This district is crucial as it awards an elector to the candidate who wins the most votes in each congressional district. While Republican Donald Trump tried to change the law to give all electors to the statewide winner, he was unsuccessful this week.
Democrats, led by party operatives and political analysts, successfully lobbied GOP state Sen. Mike McDonnell to reject Trump’s plan, citing the potential impact on his chances in a mayoral race and the enthusiasm for the Harris campaign in the city. Private polls, which have not been publicly released, show Harris leading Trump by 9 percentage points in the district. Biden previously won the district by a significant margin.
If Harris can secure Nebraska’s 2nd District electoral vote, it could have a significant impact on the overall outcome of the election. While Trump has not campaigned in the district, Democrats are ramping up their efforts to secure the vote and ensure they do not take anything for granted. The outcome of this battle could be a major turning point in the election, as both parties closely monitor the situation in this crucial battleground district.
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