Maine Democrats, Electoral College and Nebraska
Maine Democrats have likely run out of time to change Electoral College laws if Nebraska GOP acts
As the Trump campaign pressures Nebraska Republicans for a change that would net him an electoral vote, state law in Maine would block Democrats from making a counter-move.
Maine Democrats Unable to Respond if Nebraska GOP Alters Electoral College Allocation
As Republicans in Nebraska contemplate a significant change to their state’s Electoral College vote distribution to potentially benefit Donald Trump, their counterparts in Maine find themselves with limited options to counterbalance this move.
Harris May Be Screwed If Nebraska Changes Its Electoral College Rules
Maine Democrats were supposed to come to her rescue. But a top state official says they likely missed their window.
Trump Electoral-Vote Heist Underway in Nebraska
Too late for Maine Democrats to retaliate, Nebraska Republicans may implement a winner-take-all system, swiping an electoral vote from Harris.
How does Nebraska split electoral votes in presidential elections?
Nebraska is one of two states in the country to split electoral votes. So how does it work? The winner of the popular vote in Nebraska gets two electoral votes, and each winner of the state's three congressional districts gets one electoral vote. Nebraska enacted the rule starting with the 1992 election.
Nebraska lawmakers face renewed pressure to back winner-take-all election system
Nebraska lawmakers are facing last-minute pressure to replace the state's unique presidential electoral system with a winner-take-all model backed by former President Donald Trump.
Nebraska switch to winner-take-all electoral votes unlikely before election, despite pressure
Nebraska appears unlikely to adopt a winner-take-all model of awarding Electoral College votes, despite renewed pressure from prominent Republicans, according to a key state senator.
Harris might be gaining ground in Maine’s key electoral district, threatening Trump’s path to White House
Maine's Second Congressional District might be the only obvious flip of an Electoral College vote since Kamala Harris took ...
Could the 2024 presidential election hinge on Maine? It’s possible.
Electoral College math, recent history and current polling suggest a remote – though not absurd – scenario in which the lone District 2 vote plays an outsized role.
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A look back at 2020 presidential election results: See full Electoral College map
Generally, the candidate who wins the most votes in a state gets that state’s electoral votes. Maine and Nebraska ...
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America’s Electoral College: Six Surprising Facts About the Who and How
Surprising facts about the Electoral College's origins and evolution—and just who is an elector—to ponder alongside giving a watch to One Person, One Vote? on PBS.
Opinion: Mainers should open their minds to universal voting
Universal voting dramatically and immediately increases participation; it would make our system of electoral politics more ...
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Contingent elections: what they are, and what to expect if 2024 triggers one
Pundits are predicting a close election – so close, in fact, that it may be prudent to explore Congress' role if neither ...