LINCOLN- The GOP-led push to change how Nebraska allocates its Electoral College votes for president has a new “backup” plan: a possible 2026 constitutional amendment. Since 1991, Nebraska has allocated its five presidential electors by awarding two votes to the winner of the presidential popular vote statewide and one vote each for the popular vote winner in each of the state’s three congressional districts. Maine is the only other state that follows the district model.

Legislative Resolution 24CA, by State Sen. Myron Dorn of Adams, would ask Nebraskans in November 2026 whether that practice should end and all votes go to the presidential ticket that wins the most votes in the state. It is “another choice,” said Dorn, should Legislative Bill 3, introduced by State Sen. Loren Lippincott of Central City at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, fall short of ending the practice in one fell swoop. Dorn said he supports Lippincott’s effort.

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