Nebraska's 1st Congressional District
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In Nebraska's 1st Congressional District
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Across Nebraska
1991
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Nebraska Legislature votes to award presidential electors by congressional district
In 1991 the Nebraska Legislature voted to replace the winner-take-all model with awarding electoral votes by congressional district. The 92nd Legislature's chronology of bills records LB 115, introduced by Senators Schimek, Baack, Wesely, Bernard-Stevens and Lindsay, passing Final Reading 25-23-1 and being presented to the Governor on April 3, 1991, then "Approved by Governor (4/5)". Courthouse News reported that LB 115 was Senator Schimek's measure to change the state from winner-take-all to a district-based system and that it passed the Legislature 25-23. Nebraska first split its electoral votes in 2008, when Barack Obama won one vote from the 2nd District, according to KOLN/KGIN.
- Nebraska Legislature, Legislative Journal, 92nd Legislature, First Session (1991), Chronology of Bills: LB 115, Final Reading 25-23-1 on April 3, 1991, Approved by Governor (4/5); the journal's Introducer-subject index lists the same five sponsors under "Presidential electors: change provisions for selection and require electors to cast votes" (the wording does not itself mention congressional districts; read through the production server) ↗
- Bill looking to reinstate 'winner-take-all' system in Nebraska fails in legislature (Apr. 3, 2024) ↗ News report, KOLN/KGIN 10/11 Now
- This US congressional district could decide the 2024 election (Oct. 4, 2024) ↗ News report, Courthouse News Service
Source last checked Oct 23, 2026
Nationwide
1993
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Supreme Court decides Shaw v. Reno
On June 28, 1993, the U.S. Supreme Court held that voters stated a claim under the Equal Protection Clause by alleging that a reapportionment plan was "so irrational on its face that it can be understood only as an effort to segregate voters into separate districts on the basis of race," without sufficient justification.
Source last checked Oct 23, 2026
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National Voter Registration Act of 1993 becomes law
Public Law 103-31, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, is dated May 20, 1993. The law states its purpose as "to establish procedures that will increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for Federal office."
Source last checked Oct 29, 2026
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