The State legislature may designate where in the State the meeting will take place, usually in the State capital. At this meeting, the electors cast their votes for President and Vice President. If any electors are unable to carry out their duties on the day of the Electoral College meeting, the laws of each State would govern the method for filling vacancies. Any controversy or contest concerning the appointment of electors must be decided under State law at least six days prior to the meeting of the electors. There is no Constitutional provision or Federal law requiring electors to vote in accordance with the popular vote in their States.
Some States have such requirements.
Preparing the Certificates of Vote Federal law does not govern the general appearance of the Certificate of Vote. The format is determined under the law or custom of the submitting State. The electors must execute six Certificates of Vote. The Certificates must list all persons who received electoral votes for President and the number of electors who voted for each person. The Certificates must list all persons who received votes for Vice President and the number of electors who voted for each person.