Governor Pillen Issues Statement Regarding Winner-Take-All
LINCOLN–(KFOR Sept. 24)–Governor Jim Pillen confirmed Tuesday there will not be a special session of the Nebraska Legislature on restoring the winner-take-all method for Nebraska’s electoral votes in Presidential Elections.
Pillen said in a statement released to KFOR News, his team worked to secure a filibuster-proof 33-vote majority to get winner-take-all passed before the November 5 general election.
“Given everything at stake for Nebraska and our country, we have left every inch on the field to get this done,” Pillen added.
Pillen didn’t receive 33 out of 49 senators to join him in considering this change. Omaha Senator Mike McDonnell confirmed to the governor he was unwilling to vote before the election.
“That is profoundly disappointing to me and the many others who have worked so earnestly to ensure all Nebraskans’ votes are sought after equally this election,” said Pillen. “Based on the lack of 33 votes, I have no plans to call a special session on this issue prior to the 2024 election. I am grateful to the many Nebraskans who made their voices heard during this process.”