Nebraska Governor Rejects Electoral Vote Change

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced he will not call a special legislative session to change the state's electoral vote allocation method to a winner-take-all system, a decision that deals a blow to former President Donald Trump's efforts to simplify the electoral process before the November election. The governor's announcement followed Republican Senator Mike McDonnell's refusal to support the change, leaving the party short of the 33 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Pillen expressed disappointment over McDonnell's stance and emphasized the importance of ensuring that all Nebraskans' votes are sought after equally. Nebraska's current system allows for electoral votes to be split by congressional district, which enabled Joe Biden to secure one electoral vote in 2020. The push for a winner-take-all system was seen as a strategic move to benefit Trump in a close race against Vice President Kamala Harris. Ultimately, the lack of bipartisan support has halted these electoral reforms ahead of the upcoming election.