Key Nebraska senator rejects Trump push for late electoral shake-up

A key Republican from Omaha is rejecting efforts to change how Nebraska allocates its Electoral College votes ahead of the 2024 election, dealing a blow to former President Donald Trump and his allies as they seek to ensure a sweep of the state in November.

State Sen. Mike McDonnell, a Republican, told his GOP colleagues he would not support an effort by Nebraska legislators to adjust the state’s electoral process and return to “the status quo” of awarding all its votes to a single presidential candidate. Other national Republicans, such as Trump and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), have also called for a change, calling it crucial for the 2024 contest.