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‘It makes us relevant’: Nebraska senator elaborates on opposition to winner-take-all
"Come into the 2nd Congressional District and work for it," Sen. Mike McDonnell said. "I think the rest of the country, all 435 congressional districts, should be doing it the way we do it."
Nebraska State Sen. McDonnell says his position on winner-take-all never changed
Nebraska State Sen. Mike McDonnell, a four-decade Democrat and longtime leader of the Omaha fire union, became a Republican in April after Democrats censured him for supporting a stricter abortion ban and health care limits on trans minors.
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 into political reality Monday as a key lawmaker, state Sen. Mike McDonnell, announced he won’t support the change.
Nebraska lawmaker Mike McDonnell on battle for state’s electoral votes
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. Mike McDonnell about his vote that thwarted the recent Republican push to alter Nebraska’s electoral rules.
Nebraska Republican Mike McDonnell's stand may cost Donald Trump US presidential election
Nebraska's unique method of splitting its electoral votes is at the center of a political battle in the 2024 presidential election. State Senator Mike McDonnell's resistance to changing this system could enable Kamala Harris to secure a vital electoral vote,
‘Makes Us Relevant’: GOP State Sen Says Nebraska Election Law Forces Candidates To ‘Spend’ And ‘Work For The Vote’
Republican Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell said Tuesday on CNN that Nebraska’s current election system pushes candidates to “spend” money
State Sen. Mike McDonnell discusses his refusal to support changing to 'winner-take-all'
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen called out State Sen. Mike McDonnell for his refusal to support changing to "winner-take-all." McDonnell discussed his decision with KETV.
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.
Republican state Sen. Michael McDonnell weighs in on Nebraska's electoral votes
The state of Nebraska has five electoral votes for president, but there’s a catch: Their election laws are written in such a way that those five votes can be split.
Omaha senator, who is holdout on making Nebraska a winner-take-all state, not changing stance
A key Republican senator in Nebraska reiterated his stance has not changed in opposing a switch to a winner-take-all model for the upcoming general election, despite pressure from other Republicans.
Nebraska senator at center of winner-take-all debate a firm 'no' to change
"After deep consideration, it is clear to me that right now, 43 days from Election Day, is not the moment to make this change," Omaha state Sen. Mike McDonnell said
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Nebraska governor won’t call special session to change how electoral votes are allocated
The Cornhusker State is one of just two that award electoral votes on the basis of who wins a U.S. House district. Vice ...
Nebraska governor: No plans for special session on winner-take-all electoral system
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) said Tuesday he would not be calling a special session for lawmakers to consider changing the ...
Nebraska emergency management urges preparedness amid year of extreme weather
As part of National Preparedness Month, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency put out a reminder to be ready for future ...
GOP governor halts push to prevent Trump from losing one of Nebraska’s electoral votes
An effort to prevent Donald Trump from losing a potentially crucial electoral vote from Nebraska appears dead. Republican Gov ...
Nebraska Republican who blocked MAGA bid to give Trump extra vote speaks out
Republican State Sen. Mike McDonnell rejected the GOP effort to change the electoral rules in Nebraska to benefit Trump’s ...
Gov. Pillen ends winner-take-all push in Nebraska after key senator withholds support
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said he has “no plans to call a special session” to pass a winner-take-all electoral law before the ...
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Trump's Move to Change Nebraska's Electoral Voting Rules Fails. Winner-Take-All System Thwarted By a Democrat-Turned-Republican in Omaha-Area District.
Nebraska state Senator Mike McDonnell has blocked a Republican-led push to change the state’s method of allocating electoral ...