'It's Over': Republicans Concede Defeat In Bid To Change Nebraska Voting Rules
3 months ago

'It's Over': Republicans Concede Defeat In Bid To Change Nebraska Voting Rules

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republicans on Monday conceded defeat in their push to change how the state of Nebraska counts its electoral votes as a way to help Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris in November. “Our governor had considered a special session of the legislature in order to make that change, but the votes aren’t there to do it,” U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer told reporters on Monday after a key Republican in the Nebraska Legislature announced his opposition. Trump and Republican members of Congress last week urged Nebraska Republicans to change their electoral rules just weeks before the November presidential election so that the state’s five electoral votes would likely all go to Trump instead of allowing one to go to the Democratic candidate based on how Nebraskans vote. “After deep consideration, it is clear to me that right now, 43 days from Election Day, is not the moment to make this change.” Sen. Deb Fischer shown here on May 11, 2023, at the U.S. Capitol, said the votes aren't there for Nebraska to change the way it allots electoral votes before the November election.

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Republican Don Bacon wins fifth term to US House representing Nebraska’s Omaha-based district
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republican Don Bacon wins fifth term to US House representing Nebraska’s Omaha-based district

Associated Press  

— Republican Don Bacon has been elected to a fifth House term representing Nebraska’s Omaha-based 2nd District, following the latest vote results in the tight race released nearly three days after the polls closed. But the district’s support for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz — a Nebraska native — failed to translate into a win …

Tight Race in Nebraska's 2nd District Could Determine Presidential Election Outcome
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tight Race in Nebraska's 2nd District Could Determine Presidential Election Outcome

Associated Press  

In a rematch of the 2022 race, Republican incumbent Don Bacon faces a strong challenge from Democrat state Sen. Tony Vargas in Nebraska's 2nd District. The district has a history of backing Democratic presidential candidates, and the outcome of this race could have significant implications for the outcome of the presidential race. Vargas hopes to find himself riding a wave …

America on a knife edge as presidential election campaign draws to close
1 month, 2 weeks ago

America on a knife edge as presidential election campaign draws to close

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I know there is a lot of anxiety, …

Nebraska's Electoral Battle: A Close Race in the Presidential Election
2 months ago

Nebraska's Electoral Battle: A Close Race in the Presidential Election

Associated Press  

Nebraska will hold a significant place in the 2024 presidential election, with the state's 2nd Congressional District poised to play a crucial role in determining the outcome. The district, which leans Democrat, could potentially decide the fate of the state and the Senate. Additionally, the outcome of the race could have a significant impact on the national political landscape.

The Battleground Where Harris Is Drubbing Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

The Battleground Where Harris Is Drubbing Trump

Politico  

OMAHA, Nebraska — It was as heartwarming a display of bipartisan comity as one is likely to see these days: a Democrat standing up to endorse a Republican House candidate in a close-fought swing-district race. … I believe that there are other Harris-Bacon voters.” Bacon had better hope so, since the district he represents — Nebraska’s 2nd, where a single …

Beyond Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, a multitude of small things can change the US election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Beyond Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, a multitude of small things can change the US election

ABC  

In this head-spinning presidential election, where should we fix our gaze? First of all, the changes have undercut the authority of the Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who in the aftermath of the 2020 election bravely rejected Trump's request to "find 11,780" votes. They also potentially pave for the way for three Trump supporting Republicans on the five-member State …

Harris competing for a single electoral vote in Nebraska as Trump fails to get rules changed
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Harris competing for a single electoral vote in Nebraska as Trump fails to get rules changed

Associated Press  

OMAHA, Nebraska — Terri Sanders stood among the dozens of voters who turned out Tuesday afternoon to pick up campaign signs at a Democratic event in north Omaha. “I haven’t seen outreach like this in a long time,” the 67-year-old CEO of an African-American newspaper said of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris ' organizing campaign in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, …

A Republican push to change how Nebraska awards its electoral votes stalls
3 months ago

A Republican push to change how Nebraska awards its electoral votes stalls

NPR  

A Republican push to change how Nebraska awards its electoral votes stalls The Nebraska state lawmaker at the center of the debate over whether the state will switch to a winner-takes-all system in the Electoral College says he will not support the effort. That hope rested on an effort to change how Nebraska awards its five electoral votes, and that …

A state senator has thwarted a GOP effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for Trump
3 months ago

A state senator has thwarted a GOP effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for Trump

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. A Republican effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for former President Donald Trump appeared doomed Monday when a state lawmaker denied backers his crucial support for the move. GOP Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha said in a statement that he opposes awarding Nebraska’s five electoral votes on …

‘Not the moment’: Key Republican dims Trump’s hopes of making Nebraska winner-take-all
3 months ago

‘Not the moment’: Key Republican dims Trump’s hopes of making Nebraska winner-take-all

Raw Story  

LINCOLN — The Republican push to change how Nebraska awards its Electoral College votes and boost former President Donald Trump ran into political reality Monday as a key lawmaker, State Sen. Mike McDonnell, announced he won’t support the change. Jim Pillen his stance and suggested that the Legislature put winner-take-all to a vote of the people, as a proposed constitutional …

A Republican senator blocks GOP bid to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes
3 months ago

A Republican senator blocks GOP bid to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes

LA Times  

Nebraska State Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha is shown in the Legislative Chamber in Lincoln, Neb., in 2019. A Republican effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for former President Donald Trump appeared doomed Monday when a state lawmaker denied backers his crucial support for the move. GOP Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha said in a statement that …

Trump allies make another push to change Nebraska’s Electoral College law
3 months ago

Trump allies make another push to change Nebraska’s Electoral College law

Associated Press  

A top Donald Trump ally is pressuring Nebraska Republicans to award all of their state’s Electoral College votes to the statewide winner, a late-stage rule change that could potentially help return Trump to the White House. “To my friends in Nebraska, that one electoral vote could be the difference between Harris being president and not, and she’s a disaster for …

Nebraska GOP Might Take An Electoral Vote Away From Kamala Harris
3 months ago

Nebraska GOP Might Take An Electoral Vote Away From Kamala Harris

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING With less than seven weeks to go until Election Day, Nebraska Republicans are considering passing a law to change how the state distributes its electoral votes in a bid to deny Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris any vote from the state. Jim Pillen is pushing the state legislature to pass a law to ensure the state would …

Could Nebraska lawmakers seek winner-take-all elections in a special session to address taxes?
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Could Nebraska lawmakers seek winner-take-all elections in a special session to address taxes?

Associated Press  

Nebraska lawmakers are set to address property tax relief next month in a special session being sought by Gov. But the Republican also has signaled his hope that the session could be used to take Nebraska back to a winner-take-all system of awarding electoral votes ahead of this year’s tight presidential election. Pillen also said in the letter that he’s …

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska’s presidential and state primaries
7 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska’s presidential and state primaries

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nebraskans will cast presidential primary ballots Tuesday in a reliably Republican state that could nonetheless be a decisive one in the race for the White House. Nebraska votes reliably Republican in presidential elections, but the state awards electoral college votes based on the vote in individual congressional districts. Biden won one of Nebraska’s five electoral votes in 2020 …

'Compelled to act': Maine plans counterattack if Trump's new election tactic works
7 months, 4 weeks ago

'Compelled to act': Maine plans counterattack if Trump's new election tactic works

Raw Story  

A top Maine Democrat says her party will take action if Nebraska Republicans move to change their electoral college rules to help Donald Trump. House majority leader Maureen Terry said Friday that if Nebraska’s Republican governor signs legislation that allows for a winner-take-all election in the state in 2024, the Democratic-controlled Legislature would “be compelled to act in order to …

Conservatives compelled by Trump are pushing Nebraska to adopt a winner-take-all election system
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Conservatives compelled by Trump are pushing Nebraska to adopt a winner-take-all election system

Associated Press  

— By the time conservative activist Charlie Kirk took the stage, there was no doubt that it was Donald Trump who had led him to travel to Nebraska and pressure state lawmakers to adopt a “winner-take-all” system of awarding Electoral College votes. It is a civilizational survival question.” Kirk joined the Nebraska Republican Party, currently led by Trump loyalists, to …

'Massive deal for November': Trump behind push to change how key election state votes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Massive deal for November': Trump behind push to change how key election state votes

Raw Story  

Nebraska's Republican governor has joined Donald Trump in endorsing an effort to change how the state awards its Electoral College votes -- and the potential result could be a boon to the former president come November. As HuffPost points out, Nebraska and Maine are the only states that split their Electoral College votes based on the popular vote statewide and …

Months ahead of the presidential election, Nebraska’s GOP governor wants a winner-take-all system
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Months ahead of the presidential election, Nebraska’s GOP governor wants a winner-take-all system

Associated Press  

— With only months to go before what is shaping up to be a hotly contested presidential election, Nebraska’s Republican governor is calling on state lawmakers to move forward with a “winner-take-all” system of awarding Electoral College votes. “We are proud of our unique electoral vote system and know all too well the economic benefits it generates with a national …

Trump candidate loses in Nebraska, wins in West Virginia
2 years, 7 months ago

Trump candidate loses in Nebraska, wins in West Virginia

Associated Press  

— Republican voters in Nebraska picked Jim Pillen as their nominee for governor, siding with the University of Nebraska regent backed by the state’s outgoing governor over a rival supported by former President Donald Trump and accused of groping multiple women. “This is one of the nastiest campaigns for governor in the history of Nebraska,” and may have affected the …

Nebraska OKs new congressional maps, keeps Omaha competitive
3 years, 2 months ago

Nebraska OKs new congressional maps, keeps Omaha competitive

Associated Press  

— Democratic presidential hopefuls could still have a real shot at claiming one of Nebraska’s electoral votes, despite Republican dominance statewide, based on new political maps approved Thursday. Nebraska passed congressional boundaries that would keep the Omaha-centered 2nd Congressional District competitive, even though Republicans pushed to draw the districts in a way that would have given the party a greater …

Nebraska splits electoral votes for 2nd time in history
4 years ago

Nebraska splits electoral votes for 2nd time in history

Associated Press  

— Nebraska officially split its Electoral College votes for the 2nd time in history on Monday, awarding one of its five votes to President-elect Joe Biden and the remaining four to President Donald Trump. The vote in a half-full state Capitol hearing room drew cheers from audience members when elector Precious McKesson, a Democratic Party activist, cast her votes for …

Nebraska canvassing board certifies 2020 election results
4 years ago

Nebraska canvassing board certifies 2020 election results

Associated Press  

— The results of Nebraska’s record-setting 2020 election became official Monday as the state canvassing board certified them with little fanfare. The board’s vote also confirmed that Nebraska will deliver four of its Electoral College votes to President Donald Trump and one to President-elect Joe Biden. Despite the pandemic and Trump’s longshot attempts to discredit the results in other states, …

Democrat Joe Biden garners rare Nebraska electoral vote
4 years, 1 month ago

Democrat Joe Biden garners rare Nebraska electoral vote

Associated Press  

— Democrat Joe Biden won Tuesday in Nebraska’s Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District, a victory that allows him to peel off one of the conservative state’s five Electoral College votes. CASINO GAMBLING After decades of rejecting casino gambling, Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved measures Tuesday to allow it at state-licensed horse racing tracks in Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Columbus and South Sioux …

Nebraska, Maine could play pivotal role in presidential race
4 years, 2 months ago

Nebraska, Maine could play pivotal role in presidential race

Associated Press  

— Nebraska will never be mistaken for a swing state given that it hasn’t supported a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964, but if the race is close this fall, the state could have a key role in choosing the next president. While the statewide vote will clearly go to President Donald Trump, former Vice President Joe Biden has a good …

Nebraska Democrats name third pick to replace Senate nominee
4 years, 3 months ago

Nebraska Democrats name third pick to replace Senate nominee

Associated Press  

— After months of bickering, accusations and apologies, Nebraska Democrats again named their candidate for U.S. Senate Thursday, and to no one’s surprise, he isn’t the Democrat on the ballot. Omaha activist and professor Preston Love Jr. is the Democrats’ third choice to compete against Omaha baker and fellow Democrat Chris Janicek, who won the primary and is on the …

Democrats fight for relevance in red-state Nebraska
4 years, 5 months ago

Democrats fight for relevance in red-state Nebraska

Associated Press  

— It’s never been easy to be a Democrat in Nebraska, but somehow it keeps getting even harder. The local Republican Party chapter in Omaha put it bluntly in a recent tweet: “Nebraska Dems have a dumpster fire on their hands.” Or as former Nebraska Democratic Party executive director Paul Landow noted, “For a Democrat to win statewide office, something …

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