If partisanship wins, Nebraska loses.
For decades, Nebraska has uniquely allocated its votes in the Electoral College. Of Nebraska’s five electoral votes, three are individually allocated to the presidential candidate earning the most votes in each of our state’s three Congressional districts.
Nebraska’s time-honored system survived two outside attempts in 2024 to switch to a winner-take-all allocation process. Civic Nebraska led the way to turn back those efforts. But partisan supporters of winner-take-all have raised the issue – again – in 2025.
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Nebraska's split electoral system ...
… is fairer than winner-take-all.
Nebraskans don’t want their unique Electoral College allocation system manipulated to accommodate outside interests, who stand to gain most from a switch.
… is great for a state like ours.
It ensures that our relatively small state is uniquely represented in national politics and gives voters a true sense of the importance of their participation.
… is extremely popular in the state’s largest city and throughout District 2.
Nebraskans in the state’s 2nd congressional district overwhelmingly support keeping the split electoral vote.
… better reflects Nebraska’s voters.
The split-vote system prevents one party from monopolizing the state’s voice. It gives a voice to urban centers like Omaha and more rural areas, in other parts of our state.
… means better representation for Nebraska in national elections.
Unlike other states’ winner-take-all approach, which can ignore minority voices, this system recognizes that Nebraska’s voters are not monolithic. It offers an incentive for presidential campaigns to engage with all parts of the state, not just the ones assumed to vote overwhelmingly one way or the other.
… empowers local voters.
When people feel their vote matters, turnout and participation increase. Nebraska’s unique Electoral College allocation system energizes our state’s voters to participate in presidential elections – and key statewide down-ballot races – because their districts can impact the outcome. This fosters a more engaged electorate.
