Nebraska and Washington, D.C., began early voting on Monday. Here's the information you need to register and vote for both:
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District could be critical on path to 270
Nebraska is a red region. Former President Trump won the state by 19 points in the last presidential election and by 25 points in 2016.
But the state has long distributed its electoral votes differently than most other states, which could give Harris a chance.
The scenario looks like this: Vice President Harris will win Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, as well as the less competitive states that President Biden won in 2020 (i.e. excluding Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina).
This brings her total to 269 electoral votes, resulting in a tie and a strong possibility of ultimately handing the election to Trump.
Either Harris or Trump will need 270 votes to win with a majority in the Electoral College.
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District would provide that extra vote.
(Maine and Nebraska are the only states that award electoral votes to both the winner of the statewide vote and the winner of the same vote divided by congressional district.)
The district has voted for two Democrats and two Republicans in the past four elections.
In 2020, Biden won with 51.95% and Trump with 45.45%. In 2016, Trump won with 47.16% and Clinton with 44.92%. In 2012, Romney won with 52.85% and Obama with 45.70%. In 2008, Obama won with 49.97% and McCain with 48.75%. %.
Omaha and its suburbs make up a large portion of the district's population, and the city has a disproportionately high percentage of people with college education. In that case, Harris would have an advantage. Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District is ranked Lean D in the FOX News Power Rankings.
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District is, of course, also the home of the U.S. House of Representatives. Center-right Republican Rep. Don Bacon has held the seat since 2017, but is in a close race with his second-time rival, Democratic state Sen. Tony Vargas, as revealed in last week's power rankings. are. This district is ranked as a “toss-up.”
Finally, Nebraskans will also be voting in two U.S. Senate races this year. Of note is the regular election between incumbent Republican Sen. Deb Fischer, who has won the seat twice since 2012, and independent challenger Dan Osborne, a Navy veteran and local union leader. is. Fisher has the clear advantage, but the race moved to the Likely R last week.
How to vote in Nebraska
Information about pre-registration and early voting. For comprehensive and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, processes, and deadlines, visit Vote.gov and the Nebraska Elections website.
Vote by mail
Nebraska began accepting absentee voting on Monday. Applicants do not need to provide a reason to receive a ballot. The state must receive ballot applications by October 25th, and the ballots must be delivered to state officials by November 5th.
early voting
Nebraska began early voting on October 7th and will run until November 4th.
voter registration
Nebraska residents can register to vote online or by mail until Oct. 18. You can also register to vote in person until October 25th.
In most parts of the United States, voters can go to the polls early to vote by mail or in person. (Reuters/Eduardo Muñoz)
How to vote in Washington DC
Information about pre-registration and early voting. For comprehensive and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, processes, and deadlines, visit Vote.gov and the Washington, DC elections website.
Vote by mail
Absentee voting began Monday in Washington, D.C. Registered voters do not need to request a ballot, as the district will begin mailing ballots to all active registered voters this week. Ballots can be returned by mail or in person until Election Day.
early voting
Washington, D.C., began early voting on October 28th and will run until November 3rd.
voter registration
Residents of the capital can register to vote online or by mail until October 15th. You can also register during early voting (October 28 – November 3) and in person on Election Day.
