Mike McDonnell, a Nebraska state senator, announced he will not change the state's Electoral College vote allocation system, rejecting pressure from Republican leaders.
McDonnell emphasized that making such changes just 43 days before an election was unwise, stating "I have taken time to listen carefully to Nebraskans and national leaders on both sides of the issue."
The senator proposed seeking a constitutional amendment next year, indicating any changes to Nebraska's electoral vote allocation would require a statewide vote.
Nebraska's tradition of allocating electoral votes by congressional district has facilitated Democratic wins in urban areas like Omaha, impacting the outcome in tight presidential races.
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