“Slates of Electors” are created by states (commonly by political parties within the states)

In November, the people vote by popular election for the “slate electors” that have indicated they will vote for a particular candidate.

The Electoral College Process

In December, The elected electors of each state meet in their state capitals and cast two votes, one for President and one for Vice- President. Though electors have agreed to vote a particular way, they may vote for whatever candidate they like.