Nebraska GOP Gov. Jim Pillen announced he will not call a special legislative session to change how the state allocates its electoral votes, denying Republican hopes of switching to a winner-take-all system before November. Currently, three of the state’s votes are awarded based on congressional districts. Pillen stated that they did not have the 33 votes needed to overcome a filibuster in the legislature. This decision was disappointing to those seeking equal voting representation. In the 2020 election, President Joe Biden won the Omaha-based 2nd District, prompting Trump and allies to push for a change to winner-take-all. However, the effort stalled due to a lack of support from a key GOP senator. Trump expressed frustration on social media but hinted at focusing on key issues for success in Nebraska. Democrats have spent significantly more on ads in the state compared to Republicans, indicating a potentially competitive landscape. Overall, it remains uncertain whether Trump will continue to prioritize Nebraska in future campaign efforts.
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Nebraska Governor Deals a Blow to Trump by Declining Special Session for Electoral Vote Changes
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