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Nebraska lawmakers faced a critical decision on Wednesday night, as they rejected a late push to alter the state's Electoral College vote allocation system.
The move, which came amidst pressure from former President Donald Trump, aimed to switch to a winner-takes-all system that could potentially benefit him in the upcoming election.
Despite public pressure, the measure fell short in a procedural vote, with a vote of 8-36.
While there is a possibility that supporters may try to advance the proposal again, significant hurdles remain as the legislative session approaches its end.
It is uncertain whether there is enough support for the proposal to become law.
Nebraska currently allocates three of its five electoral votes to the winner of each of its three congressional districts.
This approach puts the competitive 2nd District in the Omaha area in play, even though Republicans typically win the statewide vote easily.
The failed attempt to change the law to award all the state’s Electoral College votes to the statewide winner leaves the fate of the proposal uncertain with a few days left in the legislative session.
State Sen. Loren Lippincott, who introduced the original winner-take-all bill, expressed his intention to make one final attempt to bring the measure up for a vote before the legislative session ends on April 18.
However, it remains unclear whether there is enough support for the change to move forward.
The effort to change the state's Electoral College allocation system has been ongoing for years, with previous attempts narrowly failing in 2016.
Lippincott's latest legislative proposal received little attention until recently when GOP personality Charlie Kirk raised the issue on his podcast.
The renewed effort also attracted attention from President Joe Biden’s campaign.
Brent Comstock, a consultant who works with several elected Democrats in Nebraska and nationwide, confirmed that the Biden campaign reached out to Democrats in the state about the vote.
Nebraska currently awards its electoral votes based on congressional districts, a method it adopted ahead of the 1992 presidential election.
Critics argue that this system forces presidential candidates to engage with a broader range of constituents, leading to more inclusive policies.
The debate over Nebraska's Electoral College allocation highlights the potential impact of a single electoral vote and its implications for the presidential election, underscoring the significance of the issue for both parties.