Defenders of Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ come out in force against winner-take-all at hearing
Nebraskans came out in big numbers Thursday to criticize — but mostly to defend — the state’s unusual system of awarding Electoral College votes for president by congressional district. State Sen. Rita Sanders of Bellevue,
Nebraska lawmakers hold public hearings on winner-take-all for Electoral College votes
Nebraska Lawmakers heard from the public in a committee hearing. “this would be exactly what the opposite of what our forefathers envisioned, they knew that if this was setup th
'Blue Dot' supporters sound off on winner-take-all legislation in Nebraska
Voters wanting to protect Nebraska's "Blue Dot" packed a legislative hearing Wednesday to oppose two measures that would return the state to "winner-take-all" for presidential elections.
'Let our votes count' — Nebraskans line up to oppose winner-take-all election system
Dozens of Nebraskans lined up at the Capitol on Wednesday to oppose efforts to replace the state's distinctive electoral system with a winner-take-all model backed by President Donald Trump.
Nebraskans largely tell lawmakers to scrap winner-take-all plan: 'It's OK to be better'
Nebraskans filled the halls of the state Capitol Thursday afternoon, most of them there to oppose two proposals to restore a winner-take-all model for the state's future presidential
Could Nebraska become a winner-take-all state? Lawmakers are holding public hearing on 2 bills
Nebraskans will have a chance this week to weigh in on two proposals that seek to change the state's presidential elections back to a winner-take-all system.
LIVE: Watch ‘winner-take-all’ hearing in Nebraska legislature
The Legislature will have a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
EXCLUSIVE: Omaha mayoral candidates sound off on police staffing
Mayor Jean Stothert, who has run the city for the last 12 years, believes her track record with the guidance of Chief Todd Schmaderer has kept Omahans' safe. Stothert says she has the data to back it ...
Lincoln Journal Star8d
Nebraska lawmaker seeks to limit mail-in voting, end online voter registration
Nebraska Sen. Rick Holdcroft proposed a law Wednesday that would end "no-excuse" mail-in voting in a move that he said is ...
More than 70 Nebraskans voice concerns over two bills supporting winner-take-all
Today's hearing summary report showed both bills are not popular with the public. LR24ca had 172 proponents and 728 opponents, while LB3 had 414 proponents and 1369 opponents. The next step for both ...
Fox News2d
2024 Presidential Election
Nov 5 • 11:52 PM ET Fox News calls Nebraska District 2 for Kamala Harris ... with the most crucial states of the 2024 presidential election. Our editorial team has highlighted key races to ...
Nebraska lawmakers making another push for school vouchers
State Sen. Tony Sorrentinto said Nebraska voters made a mistake in turning down "school choice" twice before, and said he'll ...
ABC News2d
Election 2024 Results and Live Updates
Maine and Nebraska allow electoral votes to be split. In Maine, two of the four electoral votes are awarded to the winner of the statewide popular vote and one electoral vote is awarded to the ...
Blue Alert: Why Democrats are poised to win in 2028 and 2032
The Republican Party is at a critical crossroads, facing electoral hurdles in 2028 and potential losses in the House of ...
Rapid City Journal6dOpinion
Republicans flex muscles, give GOP majority to nearly all legislative committees | Paul Hammel
"One issue that’s likely to benefit from this 'might makes right' power play is ditching the state’s unique way of ...