Republican Activists Launch Petition Effort to Eliminate Nebraska's 'Blue Dot'

Effort targets 'Blue Dot'

LINCOLN — Republican activists who have already launched three petition drives to change Nebraska law or the state's constitution next year unveiled two more efforts Tuesday, this time seeking to make sweeping changes to the state's elections.

Battle over Nebraska's 'Blue Dot': New petition seeks electoral change

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…

Republican activists launch petition effort to eliminate Nebraska's 'Blue Dot'

Republican activists launched efforts Tuesday seeking to make sweeping changes to Nebraska's elections, including one proposal to eliminate the "Blue Dot."

Republican group launches petition effort to eliminate Nebraska's 'Blue Dot'

Republican activists launched efforts Tuesday seeking to make sweeping changes to Nebraska's elections, including one proposal to eliminate the "Blue Dot."