Mike McDonnell (born January 15, 1966) is an American politician who served in the Nebraska Legislature from 2017 to 2025, representing the 5th district.
[6] LGBTQ Nebraskans and allies have criticized Senator McDonnell for being the only Democrat in the Nebraska Legislature to support LB574, the “Adopt the Let Them Grow Act”, which bans transgender medical procedures for those under the age of 18.
On September 19, 2024, McDonnell said he was a no on winner-take-all "as of today," though he was under pressure from many Republicans, including Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham,[8] to change his position in what could be a decisive vote that might determine the outcome of the presidential election.
[9][10] McDonnell said four days later that he stood firm on his position and had recommended to governor Jim Pillen that the matter be submitted for a possible constitutional amendment.
Following a meeting in Scottsbluff on July 15, 2023, the Nebraska Democratic Party officially censured McDonnell.
[12][13][14] The proposed censure and admonishment of me by the Nebraska Democratic Party, because I am pro-life, is not going to change my informed conscience and religious beliefs!