Graham Advocates for Winner-Take-All Electoral Vote System in Nebraska
In a strategic move ahead of the 2024 presidential election, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close ally of former President Donald Trump, met with Nebraska legislators on Wednesday to advocate for a winner-take-all system for the state’s Electoral College votes. Currently, Nebraska is one of just two states, along with Maine, that does not allocate all electoral votes to the statewide winner. Instead, the state provides two electoral votes to the overall victor while distributing three according to the outcomes in each congressional district.
During the meeting at Governor Jim Pillen’s mansion, Graham emphasized the national implications of this change. Nebraska’s deep Republican roots often lead to splits in electoral voting, as evidenced when Democrats Barack Obama and Joe Biden each secured one electoral vote in recent elections due to urban liberalism in Omaha. Strategic electoral shifts could determine future presidential races; if the state adopted the winner-take-all format, it could significantly influence a tightly contested election.
Governor Pillen has shown strong support for this initiative, expressing willingness to call a special legislative session to address the issue, provided he secures the necessary legislative backing. Currently, it seems there are approximately 30 to 31 legislators in support, just shy of the 33 votes required in the unicameral legislature.
In tandem with Graham’s visit, Nebraska’s all-Republican congressional delegation reinforced this call, urging their constituents to adopt a unified electoral process akin to 48 other states, asserting that a collective voice would better represent Nebraska’s interests in presidential elections.
As the November election draws near, time is of the essence, with legislative changes potentially facing legal hurdles. With the stakes high, the outcome of Nebraska’s electoral system could significantly influence the 2024 presidential race.
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