The battle for the first battleground electoral vote was decided this week in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, which awards an elector based on the winner of each congressional district. Vice President Kamala Harris is likely to win this competitive district, which could have implications for the overall Electoral College and presidency. Despite intense lobbying by Republicans, Democratic efforts turned out to be more effective in persuading GOP state Sen. Mike McDonnell to not back a plan to give all electors to the statewide winner. Democrats spent significantly more on ads in the district and used data from private polls to convince McDonnell that his chances of winning a mayoral race would improve if he did not align with Trump. Another private poll, conducted by Republicans, showed Harris leading Trump by 9 percentage points in the district. While the district may not be the most likely tipping point in the election, it is significant as both camps see it as an indication of potential overall victory. For now, Democrats are confident that they have secured their first electoral vote, but remain focused on continuing to engage with voters and not taking anything for granted as the election approaches.
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This week, Kamala Harris secured her first electoral vote
