Trump, Nebraska and Electoral College
Nebraska Senator Mike McDonnell will not vote for winner-take-all electoral college system
In a statement issued Monday, Nebraska Senator Mike McDonnell said he would not vote for a proposed winner-take-all system for Nebraska’s electoral votes.
Nebraska state senator says he will not change his stance on 'winner-take-all' so close to November election
State Sen. Mike McDonnell released a statement saying it was clear that 43 days from the election is "not the moment to make this change."
Trump Slams Senator Who Prevented Nebraska Changing Its Electoral Voting System
Trump called Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell a “grandstander” who “decided, for no reason whatsoever, to get in the way of a great Republican, common sense, victory.”
A state senator has thwarted a GOP effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for Trump
A Republican effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for former President Donald Trump appears doomed because one state lawmaker won't give backers his crucial support.
Nebraska state senator puts the kibosh on change to winner-take-all
State Sen. Mike McDonnell said Monday that he doesn't support changing how Nebraska allocates its electoral votes before the election.
A GOP push to change how Nebraska awards its electoral votes appears to have stalled
Republicans have sought to have the state switch to a winner-take-all system. The change would block one of Vice President Harris' main paths to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House.
Trump Allies Make Another Push to Change Nebraska's Electoral College Law
A top Donald Trump ally is pressuring Nebraska Republicans to award all of their state’s Electoral College votes to the statewide winner, a late-stage rule change that would potentially help return Tr
Trump criticizes Nebraska state senator for not flipping on Electoral College system
Former President Trump criticized Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell (R) for coming out against Republicans’ renewed push to change Nebraska’s electoral system to a winner-take-all state. “I would like to thank Governor Jim Pillen of Nebraska for trying to help the Republican Party simplify the complexity of the State’s Electoral Map.
Trump Rages at Nebraska State Senator for Defying His Electoral College Wishes
State Sen. Mike McDonnell is the key vote standing in the way of a Trump-backed push to change the state’s electoral college rules.
Top Nebraska Republican: Trump-Led Push To Change Electoral College Vote Is Dead
Nebraska’s senior senator said on Monday that efforts led by Donald Trump to change the state’s Electoral College vote allocation system to benefit his presidential campaign were dead. Sen. Deb Fischer told The Bulwark and one other reporter that the votes were not there in the statehouse to make Nebraska a winner-take-all state this cycle.
Nebraska GOP State Senator Rejects Trump Scheme to Rig Electoral College
The Trump campaign’s eleventh-hour push to rig the Electoral College by changing how Nebraska’s Second Congressional district awards its presidential vote hit a major roadblock on Monday when the key swing vote,
State Sen. Mike McDonnell deflates GOP hopes for Nebraska winner-take-all in 2024
The Republican push to change how Nebraska awards its Electoral College votes and boost former President Donald Trump ran ...
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Nebraska state Sen. McDonnell blocks GOP & Sen. Graham's push to for winner-take-all model
Despite pushes from Republicans in Congress, Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell on Monday effectively stymied efforts by ...
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Key Nebraska Republican comes out against Electoral College rule change
Republicans have been dealt a major blow in their efforts to overhaul Nebraska’s Electoral College system, a move that ...
McDonnell decision means competing signs in Omaha won't be moot
"Thank you Mr. McDonnell," an originator of the blue dot signs said. "Thank you for standing for what's good for Nebraska." ...
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Republican effort to bundle Nebraska’s electoral votes hits roadblock
(CN) — A move by the Donald Trump campaign to bundle together Nebraska's five electoral votes has hit an unlikely roadblock: ...
Sen. Mike McDonnell says he’s a no on winner-take-all ’as of today’
Nebraska State Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha acknowledged Thursday through a spokesman that he discussed on Wednesday the ...