Nebraska’s Electoral College Debate Heats Up: Winner-Take-All Proposal Advances

Nebraska’s unique way of awarding Electoral College votes is once again up for debate. A legislative committee, under pressure from Gov. Jim Pillen and Republican supporters, has advanced two proposals—one to switch to a winner-take-all system and another to let voters decide through a constitutional amendment. While supporters argue the change would unify Nebraska’s voice in presidential elections, Democrats call it an effort to silence diverse political representation. With a filibuster looming, the proposals face a tough road ahead in the Legislature. Get the full story from the Nebraska Examiner.