Nebraska State Senator Mike McDonnell announced he will switch from the Democrat Party to the GOP.
McDonnell cited his Catholic faith and pro-life position as reasons to switch parties.
“I have asked the Democratic Party to respect my religious-based pro-life position. Instead, over the last year, they have decided to punish me for being pro-life,” McDonnell said, according to KETV.
Mike McDonnell is a leader in the Nebraska Legislature and the President of the Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO.
Now, he's a Republican, too. Welcome to the @GOP, Senator! https://t.co/rwVPBeRJMc
— Michael Whatley (@ChairmanWhatley) April 3, 2024