A renewed conservative effort is underway to change Nebraska's unique presidential election system from awarding electoral votes by congressional district to a winner-take-all model, sparking opposition from advocates who say the current system keeps Nebraska relevant in national campaigns.

The petition drive comes after multiple failed attempts in the state legislature to make the change, including pushes for special sessions that were shot down in the unicameral. Conservative figures, including Charlie Kirk, who held a rally in Omaha in April 2024 to garner support around the topic, have continued pressing for the electoral system change.

"I know there'll be a lot of folks very resistant and will absolutely walk away from any request to put a signature on," said Jason Brown of Blue Dot

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