In a last-minute effort, Republicans in Nebraska are pushing for a change in the state's electoral vote allocation system, aiming to increase former President Donald Trump's chances of securing all of the state's electoral college votes. The proposed change has raised concerns among Democrats and could potentially influence the outcome of the election in Trump's favor.

Nebraska State Senator, Mike McDonnell, who recently switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, has expressed opposition to the proposed change. The move to alter the electoral vote allocation system has been championed by State Senator Brett Lindstrom Pillen, who has advocated for an overhaul of the existing system for some time. Pillen has indicated his willingness to convene a special legislative session to implement the change if he gains the support of all 33 Republican senators, the minimum number required to overcome filibuster obstacles.

Former President Trump has praised Pillen's endorsement of the proposed change, hailing it as a "very smart" move on social media platform Truth Social. The legislative window to effect this alteration closed in April due to time constraints. Notably, the only other state that distributes electoral votes partially based on a proportional system is Maine. In Maine, it is anticipated that Vice President Harris will secure the state's electoral votes, while Trump is likely to win a rural congressional district. This change could level the playing field in the state, mirroring Nebraska's system. However, Maine's deadline for legislative changes has passed as state laws come into effect 90 days after passage, which would be after the electoral college convenes on December 17. It is speculated that the resurgence of efforts to alter the law in Nebraska by Republicans could have been timed strategically following the closing of the deadline in Maine.

Despite Vice President Harris holding a narrow lead over Trump in national polls, the race between the two remains extremely close in various swing states. Since joining the race, Harris has managed to erase Trump's lead over President Joe Biden in those battleground states. Trump secured victories in six states in the 2016 election, with the exception of Nevada, while Biden claimed victories in all six states during the 2020 election.