Winner-take-all push in Nebraska gets help from Gov. Jim Pillen, US Sen. Lindsey Graham, Trump
This story first appeared in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN, Neb. — The national Republican push to help former President Donald Trump win all five of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes is ramping up again,
Proposed Rule Change Could Hand Nebraska to Donald Trump
Nebraska's split-vote electoral system, which the Democrat-leaning Maine also uses, came into effect in 1991, with the state facing multiple attempts to repeal it since. The current proposal was introduced in 2023 by Senator Loren Lippincott.
‘This is a dangerous game’: Lawmakers push for a winner-take-all system for Nebraska’s electoral votes
Republican lawmakers are seeking a change to how Nebraska's electoral votes are awarded. Gov. Jim Pillen is pushing to make Nebraska a winner-take-all state.
Republicans step up effort to change Nebraska's electoral vote process to benefit Trump
Republicans are stepping up their efforts to change Nebraska's electoral vote process to winner-take-all -- a move that would benefit former President Donald Trump in an expected close November election in which a single vote could make a key difference in the Electoral College.
Graham hopes Nebraska will change system that could give electoral vote to Harris
Sen. Lindsey Graham said it's "very reasonable" for Nebraska to push for a change to its electoral vote system because the election could come down to a single electoral vote.
Graham met Nebraska leaders in push to get Trump one more electoral vote
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) met with Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and around a dozen Republican state lawmakers Wednesday as Republicans seek a last-minute change to the way the Cornhusker state allocates its electoral votes,
Trump Electoral-Vote Heist Underway in Nebraska
Too late for Maine Democrats to retaliate, Nebraska Republicans may implement a winner-take-all system, swiping an electoral vote from Harris.
Gov. Jim Pillen's family businesses appear to be eligible for unique property tax credits
A KETV investigation reveals Gov. Jim Pillen and his businesses were eligible for more than $64,000 in tax credits that most ...
Gov. Pillen says new laws ‘button up loopholes’ on foreign adversaries purchasing Nebraska ag land
Gov. Jim Pillen is praising a trio of new laws that he says enables the State of Nebraska to proactively identify and push ...
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Sen. Mike McDonnell says he’s a no on winner-take-all ’as of today’
OMAHA — Nebraska State Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha acknowledged Thursday through a spokesman that he discussed on Wednesday ...
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Nebraska congressional leaders put pressure on Gov. Jim Pillen to return the state to 'winner-take-all'
IT IS FASCINATING. THANKS, ERIN. NEBRASKA CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS PUT PRESSURE ON GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN TO RETURN THE STATE ...
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Graham says he’s hopeful Nebraska will flip to winner-take-all electoral system
“Trump’s going to win the state by 20 points.” Graham traveled to Nebraska this week. He met with Gov. Jim Pillen (R) and ...
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Nebraska lawmakers face renewed pressure to back winner-take-all election system
Nebraska lawmakers are facing last-minute pressure to replace the state's unique presidential electoral system with a ...
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Gov. Jim Pillen signs legislation limiting foreign control of Nebraska farmland
Nebraska cracks down on who can own land in the state as Gov. Jim Pillen signs a law strengthening the state’s power to deal ...
Gov. Jim Pillen, senators say they want to protect Nebraska land from 'foreign adversaries'
We need to know more about who wants to purchase our land and for what purpose. We need to protect our military installations ...
Sen. McDonnell says 'no' as Nebraska Republicans repeat push for 'winner take all'
"Winner take all is a passionate issue for all Nebraskans. Sen. McDonnell has heard compelling arguments from both sides, and as of today, remains a 'no,'" a spokesperson said Thursday after attempts ...
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Lindsey Graham’s Latest Move Shows How Desperate Trump Is Getting
The South Carolina Republican met with Governor Jim Pillen and more than a dozen Republican lawmakers Wednesday with the ...