Read previewWith less than two months to go before the 2024 election, top Republicans and allies of former President Donald Trump are pushing for a last-minute change to the Electoral College.
The GOP effort centers on Nebraska, a traditionally Republican state that awards its Electoral College votes in an unusual way.
AdvertisementThe Electoral College mathUnder the Electoral College, a candidate needs to win 270 votes — a majority of the 538 total electors — in order to win.
AdvertisementMaine earlier this year threatened to switch to a winner-take-all system for Electoral College votes if Nebraska did the same.
How one vote could change the electionAs Graham noted, just one Electoral College vote is at stake in Nebraska.
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