Another special session could be on the horizon in Nebraska as Sen. Lindsey Graham from South Carolina met with Republican members of the state's Unicameral legislature to discuss the implementation of a winner-take-all system. The meeting took place at the governor's mansion on Wednesday morning and aimed to rally support for this significant electoral college reform.

Sen. Graham, a senior U.S. senator, engaged in conversations with more than a dozen Nebraska lawmakers during his visit. The main topic on the agenda was the potential switch to a winner-take-all approach in Nebraska. State Sen. Tom Brewer, who leads the Legislature's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, shared that Sen. Graham wanted them to grasp the national significance of this issue.

Governor Jim Pillen expressed his intentions of calling a special session to push for the winner-take-all bill. Nonetheless, the governor aims to ensure a successful outcome by garnering 33 votes before moving forward. Although most state senators present at the meeting expressed their readiness to support the bill, a few holdouts still remain. It is estimated that approximately 30 to 31 votes have been confirmed thus far.

Sen. Graham's presence during the meeting sought to persuade the remaining skeptics to reconsider their stance. State Sen. Brewer emphasized the weight of their decision, stating that it could potentially impact the outcome of the next presidential election. Recognizing the national ramifications, Sen. Graham aimed to provide a broader context for the lawmakers.

Details about the specific discussions during the meeting were not disclosed, but one senator indicated that Sen. Graham highlighted what he believed to be the risks associated with a Harris-Walz administration. State Sen. Loren Lippincott, who previously championed a winner-take-all bill, emphasized that the underlying principles were at stake, rather than the personalities of the candidates.

The meeting concluded around 1 p.m., with senators and Secretary of State Bob Evnen departing from the governor's mansion. State Sen. Lippincott and Sen. Brewer expressed optimism about the outcome and expect more information regarding a potential special session in the forthcoming days.

Concerns are rising among lawmakers that time is running out to consolidate Nebraska's five electoral votes before the general election. With early voting commencing on October 1, some senators are pushing to pass the bill and send it to the governor's desk before then. However, the secretary of state's office clarified that the winner-take-all legislation could be enacted at any time before the general election on November 5.

An official from Secretary Evnen's office added that a legal challenge might be a possibility, as this change has not been tested in courts before. It remains uncertain whether any passed legislation would face a lawsuit before the upcoming election.

As the discussions unfold and Nebraska lawmakers contemplate the winner-take-all proposal, the potential impact on the state's electoral votes and its implications for the overall electoral process remain at the forefront of the debate.