Key Nebraska Republican comes out against electoral college rule-change

Nebraska State Sen. Mike McDonnell, a former Democrat who joined the GOP, announced he will not support changing Nebraska’s electoral college law before the November election. Nebraska’s fifth electoral college vote is granted based on the district surrounding Omaha, not the overall vote count in the state. It could be the key vote that determines the presidential election.

“Right now, 43 days from Election Day, is not the moment to make this change,” McDonnell said. “Nebraska voters, not politicians, should have the final say on how we pick a President.”