Republicans in Nebraska are considering changing state law to give Donald Trump an additional Electoral College vote, while Democrats in Maine are unable to do the same to even the score. Nebraska and Maine are unique in that they award electoral votes based on congressional districts, allowing each party to potentially pick off a vote in a state where they would not under a winner-take-all system. Republicans in Nebraska have tried and failed to change the rules in the past, with a recent push from former President Donald Trump and others. Nebraska Republicans, with lobbying from Sen. Lindsey Graham, are attempting to switch to a winner-take-all system, which could give Trump an extra electoral vote. However, Maine lacks the ability to balance this change due to time constraints. If Nebraska changes its rule and Maine cannot, it could lead to a tie in the Electoral College, potentially favoring Trump in the House of Representatives due to a difference in state delegations. Democrats in Maine have expressed frustration at their inability to counteract potential changes, leading to calls for national reform such as the National Popular Vote Compact. While the outcome is uncertain, the situation highlights the complexities and potential implications of the Electoral College system in U.S. presidential elections.
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Maine Democrats could miss deadline to alter Electoral College laws if Nebraska GOP takes action
